Senior Business Development Coordinator (Real Estate Practice) in New York, New York at Morrison & Foerster LLP

Senior Business Development Coordinator (Real Estate Practice)

Locations: New York, New York
Req ID: 6183
Position Type: Business Development
Job Overview

At MoFo, we couldnt write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story?

Join MoFo as a SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR on our Marketing team!

This role is based in New York.
https://www.mofo.com/offices

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Business Development Coordinator works closely with the Business & Practice Development Manager, Global Real Estate Chair, and Real Estate Group attorneys to support business and practice development initiatives across the global practice. The Coordinator executes business development initiatives, client outreach, pitches, events, sponsorships, marketing materials, research, rankings, and practice reporting. The Coordinator also collaborates with attorneys and firmwide teams to deliver timely, accurate, and client-focused support.

Business Development Coordination

• Coordinate the execution of business development and marketing initiatives across offices. Track project plans, deadlines, approvals, and expenses; support the Manager with budget monitoring, vendor invoices, expense coordination, reimbursement requests, and activity reporting.
• Coordinate a high volume of client events and programs, including large-scale seminars, receptions, client dinners, conferences, CLE trainings, and sports and entertainment outings. Support event concepts and client-specific programming; coordinate invitations, guest lists, RSVPs, attorney communications, calendar invitations, ticket transfers, logistics, and post-event follow-up. Manage multiple events simultaneously, provide on-site staffing and support as needed, and verify all client-facing details before distribution. Maintain accurate event records and prepare post-event attendance reports and summaries as needed.
• Monitor the dedicated Real Estate Group Outlook inbox daily; review and respond to inquiries, manage incoming communications, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items.
• Coordinate with Public Relations and Marketing colleagues on announcements, thought leadership, client alerts, advertising, and visibility initiatives.
• Support awards and rankings submissions, including Chambers and other real estate-related directories. Maintain submission calendars and trackers, gather matter descriptions and attorney input, and verify accuracy and completeness.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and update practice descriptions, deal lists, attorney biographies, website content, presentations, pitches, RFP materials, representative matters, and targeted client collateral, applying firm standards and ensuring accuracy.
• Support client development efforts through targeted research, client and prospect intelligence, maintenance of mailing lists, and tracking outreach and follow-up activities.
• Assist with researching and coordinating industry conferences, sponsorships, speaking engagements and other visibility opportunities for attorneys, including tracking deadlines and coordinating participation.

Practice Management and Administrative Support

• Coordinate with Practice Administration, Finance, Events, PR, Recruiting, Attorney Development, Technology, and other internal teams to deliver projects efficiently and resolve routine issues independently.
• Assist with lateral recruiting materials, candidate research, and coordination as needed.
• Coordinate selected partner and practice meetings, including scheduling, agendas, materials, attendee communications and timely follow-up on action items.
• Support attorney training and development programs by coordinating schedules, materials, and communications with appropriate teams.
• Coordinate internal gatherings and programming with Events and office teams, ensuring complete and accurate logistics and communications.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelors degree preferred; marketing, communications, business, or related field desirable.
• Minimum of three years of relevant business development or marketing experience, preferably in a law firm or comparable professional services environment.
• High degree of motivation, responsibility, accountability, and responsiveness.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, with familiarity with approved AI tools and a proactive approach to leveraging technology to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with attorneys, clients, and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to anticipate next steps, proactively communicate updates, follow through on outstanding items, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong writing and proofreading skills, particularly for client-facing communications, invitations, reports, and data.
• Ability to prioritize competing assignments and manage multiple concurrent events and projects, take ownership from start to finish, use available resources to solve routine problems independently, and seek guidance when appropriate.

ABOUT MOFO

At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.

• About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about
• Inclusion + Engagement: https://www.mofo.com/community/we-at-mofo
• Commitment to Pro Bono: https://www.mofo.com/community/pro-bono
• The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.

New York salary range: $70k to $99k

For questions regarding this position, please e-mail jobs@mofo.com

Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, and other categories protected by applicable laws, or in retaliation for opposition to any practices forbidden under this policy.