Client Relations Manager
Morrison Foerster
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Overview
At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story? Join MoFo as a Client Relations Manager on our Marketing team! This role can be based in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, New York or Washington, DC.
For more about our offices, visit: https://www.mofo.com/offices
About The Role
Join a high-impact team dedicated to strengthening Morrison Foerster’s most important client relationships. As a Client Relations Manager, you’ll partner closely with the Director of Client Relations to shape and execute a strategic, programmatic approach to client development—energizing client teams, advancing action plans, and driving targeted growth initiatives. Collaborating across Marketing and key firm functions, you’ll play a central role in elevating the client experience and unlocking new opportunities. We’re looking for someone who is naturally curious, boldly entrepreneurial, and relentlessly committed to delivering exceptional service.
- Partner with the Associate Director of Client Relations to develop, maintain, and execute strategic client team action plans.
- Lead effective use of Salesforce to manage contacts, track engagement, and deliver actionable reporting via dashboards.
- Serve as a central communicator for client teams—sharing updates, guiding meetings, and organizing agendas, notes, and action items.
- Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and propose creative, strategic approaches to expand engagements.
- Plan and execute client-facing events, CLE programs, sponsorships, and other initiatives that strengthen relationships.
- Coordinate outreach to relationship partners on event invitations, CLE opportunities, award nominations, and other value-add offerings.
- Advise Business Development colleagues on client-informed pitch strategies and coordinate cross-practice or non-assigned pitches.
- Support client service excellence through reporting, interviews, secondee engagement, and collaboration with internal teams on billing, guidelines, conflicts, and operational needs.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum five years of legal business development and/or client relations experience; law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and respond effectively to client needs.
- Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and support business planning.
- Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills, including the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and achieve consensus.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with strong execution, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn new technologies quickly. Salesforce experience strongly preferred.
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.
Learn more: About Us | Inclusion + Engagement | Commitment to Pro Bono | The MoFo Foundation
About Our Benefits
Morrison Foerster 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.
Compensation Information
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.
- New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto salary range: $140k to $195k
- Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Washington, D.C. salary range: $133k to $186k
Key skills/competency
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Salesforce CRM
- Event Management
- Legal Services Marketing
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Professional Services Experience
How to Get Hired at Morrison Foerster
- Research Morrison Foerster's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume strategically: Highlight legal business development, client relations, and Salesforce expertise relevant to the Client Relations Manager role.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Showcase your proven ability to build and strengthen client relationships within professional services.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Demonstrate collaboration, strategic thinking, and client service excellence through STAR method examples.
- Network effectively: Connect with Morrison Foerster professionals on LinkedIn to gain insights and express genuine interest.
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