About the Role
Morgan Lewis is seeking a Manager of Business Development Programming and Training to develop, execute, and advance firmwide business development programming, including client service programs, lawyer trainings, and external events. This role involves innovating new programming, facilitating workshops, and tracking progress to contribute to the strategic direction of business development training initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage business development programming initiatives, including the firm’s Exceptional Client Service program.
- Create, develop, and refine content and resource materials for the firm’s business development training and coaching platform, ensuring quality, relevance, and consistency.
- Identify and develop new programming opportunities while continuously evaluating and enhancing existing offerings to align with team priorities and firm objectives.
- Build and maintain the firm’s intranet-based platform for on-demand access to business development training resources.
- Design and deliver business development training sessions and workshops in both virtual and in-person formats.
- Develop and co-produce videos and other multimedia resources for approved business development topics.
- Draft training proposals, program outlines, and large-scale communications, including announcements, program descriptions, and participant outreach.
- Track and analyze training participation, attendance, and program performance, and maintain related reporting and tracking tools.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively organizing information, resources, timelines, and deliverables from inception through completion.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support ongoing assignments and deliver high-quality work products under tight deadlines.
Requirements
- Proven professional with strong strategic thinking and execution skills.
- 7 years of progressively responsible related professional experience.
- 5 years of project management experience managing mid- to large-scale projects, preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment.
- At least 1 year of experience in customer service or client relations.
- Creative, innovative, and “out-of-the-box” thinker.
- Experience using multiple platforms and programs that support creative content delivery.
- Commitment to exceptional client service and dedication to high-quality work.
- Experience excelling in a highly matrixed work environment, with the ability to work across multiple business units and functional teams.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely to senior leadership and stakeholders, and to influence, collaborate, and build trusted relationships.
- Ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, exercise sound independent judgment, and effectively interface with executive management.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as a proactive self-starter who drives projects and initiatives forward.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while adapting to change and balancing competing demands.
- Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- A data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com/careers.
Skills
- Project management
- Executive communication
- Process management
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Strategic thinking
- Content delivery platforms
Location
- Boston
- New York
- Philadelphia
- Washington, DC
Work Type
- Hybrid
- 3 day in-office working arrangement
- Frequent business travel
- Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings
Experience Level
- 7 years of progressively responsible related professional experience
- 5 years of project management experience
Salary/Compensations
- Boston, MA: $114,200.00 - $182,750.00
- New York, NY: $124,200.00 - $198,600.00
- Washington, DC: $119,200.00 - $190,675.00
Benefits
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
About the Company
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
- Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements.
- Maintaining an in-office presence is important to delivering services through an integrated and collaborative work culture.
Equal Opportunity
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
- We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
- Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law.
- If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.
