[Hiring] BD Support Senior Manager @Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Role Description

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a BD Support Senior Manager to join our Sector & Markets, Business Development team, reporting to the Chief of Staff – Business Development. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices with consideration given for 100% remote US locations.

Our ideal candidate is a seasoned people leader who is ready to lead a team that sits at the center of the firm’s day-to-day BD activity.

In this role you will be the operational leader of a central pool of generalist BD professionals that serves as a shared resource for the firm’s BD function. You will:

• Set priorities and balance capacity across competing stakeholder demands.
• Be accountable for the quality, accuracy, and responsiveness of the team’s support.
• Manage team leads and senior team members.
• Develop earlier-career staff and build processes, standards, and culture.
• Streamline workflows, share best practices, and adopt AI and other technology-enabled tools.
• Build trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across BD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of marketing or business development experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
• 3+ years managing teams, including managers or team leads.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred.
• Experienced people leader with sound judgment and a growth mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across BD.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with firm BD systems.

Requirements

• Directly manage the team, emphasizing performance management, engagement, and accountability.
• Build a culture of professionalism, trust, and high performance.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, team meetings, and coaching conversations.
• Partner closely with HR on recruiting, onboarding, performance counseling, and employee relations matters.
• Serve as a steady, credible leader within the team and across BD.
• Use emotional intelligence and sound judgment to resolve complex people issues.
• Monitor workload distribution, capacity, utilization, and overtime.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Implement pragmatic improvements that balance efficiency with people impact.

Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is:
  • New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco: $160,000 - $210,000
  • Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle: $155,000 - $200,000
  • All Other US Locations: $150,000 - $185,000
• Comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package.
• Full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life.
• Robust mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and industry-leading parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions (with applicable medical plan).
• Flexible spending accounts and a 401K program.
• Compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Company Description

Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance, and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets.

We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

How to Apply

If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers . Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.