Manager, Business Development, Finance - Debt Finance

Join a globally connected firm that prioritizes strategic growth, cross-border collaboration, and a strong culture of teamwork. White & Case offers a platform to shape market positioning, drive client relationships, and elevate brand recognition across the Americas Debt Finance practice. This onsite role in New York combines a clear path for impact with competitive compensation, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to work across the US and international markets. The position offers a salary range of USD 136,000 to 190,000 per year and requires an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field along with at least six years of relevant experience.

Benefits at White & Case

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave
• Exempt roles eligible for performance bonuses

What you will do

• Collaborate with the Americas Debt Finance Business Development team and partners to drive the development and implementation of the Americas Regional Section business plan, marketing plans, and key initiatives
• Lead the marketing and initiative execution for one or two Debt Finance pillar groups (Borrower Finance, Private Credit, Bank Lending, Specialty Finance)
• Assist in the integration of new lawyers
• Coordinate with other Section and Industry BD teams on joint marketing and BD efforts
• Prepare domestic and cross-border pitches, proposals, capability statements, and presentation materials
• Support the development of priority Debt Finance client relationships, including designing and executing client action plans
• Coordinate client, market, sector and decision-maker research and analysis
• Develop and maintain marketing collateral such as placemats, brochures, experience statements, key messages, presentations, transaction lists, website and intranet content, and lawyer biographies; ensure materials are up-to-date and compelling
• Contribute to league table and legal directory submissions; manage award submissions and related drafting
• Support thought leadership by monitoring trends and distributing pieces
• Assess profile-raising opportunities for value, including sponsorship and speaking slots
• Manage internal marketing information flows regarding new matters and closed deals to ensure accurate profiling
• Maintain Debt Finance capability statements and experience lists in the central pitch repository
• Manage the Firm's CRM data to keep up-to-date information on priority client contacts and support BD activities, coordinating information gathering and keeping lawyers informed
• Plan Debt Finance client and multi-client events with the central events team
• Engage with industry associations and coordinate conference participation to maximize sponsorship benefits

What we are looking for

• Creative, outgoing, collaborative, and a strong team player
• Self-starter with the ability to use initiative
• Proven project management skills with a track record of delivering pitches and proposals
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong research and marketing writing capabilities
• Flexible, committed, and enthusiastic with attention to detail
• Influencing, negotiation, and coaching skills
• Organized and efficient, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Discretion handling confidential information
• Proficient with InterAction, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of six years' experience in a law firm or professional services firm; equivalent leadership experience at a comparable level will be considered
• Experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, Corporate, Banking, Debt Finance, or Restructuring & Insolvency is preferred but not essential

Location, reporting, and compensation

• Location: New York, NY (onsite)
• Full-time role reporting to the Director, Global Finance Practice Group
• Compensation range: USD 136,000 to 190,000 per year
• Equal opportunities: White & Case is committed to an equal employment opportunity workplace; all candidates will be evaluated on merit regardless of protected characteristics