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Business Development roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring you, certifying the role meets prevailing wage. Titles like Business Development Manager and Strategic Partnerships Manager appear regularly in H-1B LCA disclosure data.
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Our Business Development & Marketing team plays a critical role in enhancing the Firm’s reputation, expanding its client base and driving revenue growth. This team develops and implements strategic marketing plans to promote the Firm’s legal services, leveraging digital and traditional marketing channels to reach target audiences. They conduct market research to identify industry trends and client needs, positioning the Firm competitively within the legal marketplace. The team also manages client relationships, orchestrates business development initiatives, and seeks opportunities for partnerships and networking. Through compelling content creation, event planning and public relations efforts, they ensure that the Firm maintains a strong market presence and continues to attract and retain clients.
Position Summary
In an era of unprecedented change, the Infrastructure industry faces numerous and constantly evolving global opportunities. Global priorities to decarbonize and digitalize economies, to address climate change, as well as build resilience for critical infrastructure are driving the need for lawyers to structure and implement solutions for developers, government agencies and capital providers to address the changing global demand. The Infrastructure Industry Group is a global, cross practice group that covers clients in all infrastructure and transportation asset classes, including Digital Infrastructure, Infrastructure Funds, Water and Transportation Infrastructure and Assets.
The Manager, Business Development, Infrastructure is responsible for the effective execution of industry-led business development activities.
The role supports the cultivation of relationships with established clients, analyzes market, client, and competitor insight to identify revenue opportunities for the Firm, and coordinates delivery of Industry Group initiatives across practices and regions.
Working closely with Global Industry Group Leader(s), and the broader Marketing & Business Development Function such as Global Strategic Client BD teams, Practice Group BD teams, Marketing & Communications, and Marketing Operations, the role ensures consistent, high-quality, and efficient delivery of business development activity aligned with Firm priorities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic planning
- Lead delivery of agreed initiatives within the Industry Group business plan, ensuring activities support client engagement, revenue growth and cross-practice collaboration.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the relevant industry, including key markets, client segments and the Firm’s capabilities relevant to those clients.
- Analyze market, client and competitor insight to identify trends, opportunities and priority areas for the Industry Group.
- Translate industry insight into practical business development initiatives, working with Partners and BD colleagues to support client engagement and opportunity development.
Client cultivation
- Support the development and execution of client engagement initiatives within the Industry Group, helping strengthen relationships with priority clients.
- Work closely with the Global Strategic Clients BD team to align Industry Group initiatives with strategic client priorities and client plans.
- Identify and help progress cross-practice opportunities within the industry, connecting client needs with the Firm’s capabilities.
- Track and manage industry-related client engagement activity, ensuring visibility of opportunities and relationship development.
Market positioning and brand building
- Lead delivery of Industry Group go-to-market initiatives and campaigns, working with Marketing & Communications, Content and Paid Media teams.
- Manage development and maintenance of Industry Group credentials, marketing materials and experience lists.
- Drive thought leadership initiatives aligned to market developments, coordinating internal contributions from lawyers and BD teams.
- Lead industry input for pitches, proposals, events and external profile-raising initiatives, ensuring consistent industry positioning.
Cross-practice & stakeholder collaboration
- Drive collaboration across Practice Groups, the Strategic Clients team and other Industry Groups, particularly where industries intersect or align with Global Growth Areas.
- Manage Industry Group meetings, working groups and internal communications, ensuring clear progress against agreed priorities.
- Build strong working relationships with Business Services teams, including Marketing & Communications and Marketing Operations, to deliver Industry Group initiatives.
- Provide guidance and coordination to Specialists and junior BD colleagues supporting the Industry Group, helping maintain high standards of delivery.
Performance and reporting
- Monitor and report on Industry Group business development activity, including engagement initiatives, opportunity pipelines and progress against the industry plan.
- Ensure accurate tracking of activity within Firm systems, supporting consistent reporting and visibility of priorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve BD processes, reporting and ways of working across the Industry Groups team.
- Ensure compliance with Firm systems, policies and reporting standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; relevant professional qualifications an advantage.
- Experience delivering business development or marketing activities within a professional services environment, ideally a law firm.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze insight and data and translate it into practical business development support.
- Clear and effective communication skills and a collaborative working style.
SALARY RANGE
$136,600 - $187,000
This role reports to
Associate Director, Business Development, Industry Group - Infrastructure
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
BENEFITS AT WHITE & CASE
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
NOTE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
INTRODUCTION
Our Business Development & Marketing team plays a critical role in enhancing the Firm’s reputation, expanding its client base and driving revenue growth. This team develops and implements strategic marketing plans to promote the Firm’s legal services, leveraging digital and traditional marketing channels to reach target audiences. They conduct market research to identify industry trends and client needs, positioning the Firm competitively within the legal marketplace. The team also manages client relationships, orchestrates business development initiatives, and seeks opportunities for partnerships and networking. Through compelling content creation, event planning and public relations efforts, they ensure that the Firm maintains a strong market presence and continues to attract and retain clients.
Position Summary
In an era of unprecedented change, the Infrastructure industry faces numerous and constantly evolving global opportunities. Global priorities to decarbonize and digitalize economies, to address climate change, as well as build resilience for critical infrastructure are driving the need for lawyers to structure and implement solutions for developers, government agencies and capital providers to address the changing global demand. The Infrastructure Industry Group is a global, cross practice group that covers clients in all infrastructure and transportation asset classes, including Digital Infrastructure, Infrastructure Funds, Water and Transportation Infrastructure and Assets.
The Manager, Business Development, Infrastructure is responsible for the effective execution of industry-led business development activities.
The role supports the cultivation of relationships with established clients, analyzes market, client, and competitor insight to identify revenue opportunities for the Firm, and coordinates delivery of Industry Group initiatives across practices and regions.
Working closely with Global Industry Group Leader(s), and the broader Marketing & Business Development Function such as Global Strategic Client BD teams, Practice Group BD teams, Marketing & Communications, and Marketing Operations, the role ensures consistent, high-quality, and efficient delivery of business development activity aligned with Firm priorities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic planning
- Lead delivery of agreed initiatives within the Industry Group business plan, ensuring activities support client engagement, revenue growth and cross-practice collaboration.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the relevant industry, including key markets, client segments and the Firm’s capabilities relevant to those clients.
- Analyze market, client and competitor insight to identify trends, opportunities and priority areas for the Industry Group.
- Translate industry insight into practical business development initiatives, working with Partners and BD colleagues to support client engagement and opportunity development.
Client cultivation
- Support the development and execution of client engagement initiatives within the Industry Group, helping strengthen relationships with priority clients.
- Work closely with the Global Strategic Clients BD team to align Industry Group initiatives with strategic client priorities and client plans.
- Identify and help progress cross-practice opportunities within the industry, connecting client needs with the Firm’s capabilities.
- Track and manage industry-related client engagement activity, ensuring visibility of opportunities and relationship development.
Market positioning and brand building
- Lead delivery of Industry Group go-to-market initiatives and campaigns, working with Marketing & Communications, Content and Paid Media teams.
- Manage development and maintenance of Industry Group credentials, marketing materials and experience lists.
- Drive thought leadership initiatives aligned to market developments, coordinating internal contributions from lawyers and BD teams.
- Lead industry input for pitches, proposals, events and external profile-raising initiatives, ensuring consistent industry positioning.
Cross-practice & stakeholder collaboration
- Drive collaboration across Practice Groups, the Strategic Clients team and other Industry Groups, particularly where industries intersect or align with Global Growth Areas.
- Manage Industry Group meetings, working groups and internal communications, ensuring clear progress against agreed priorities.
- Build strong working relationships with Business Services teams, including Marketing & Communications and Marketing Operations, to deliver Industry Group initiatives.
- Provide guidance and coordination to Specialists and junior BD colleagues supporting the Industry Group, helping maintain high standards of delivery.
Performance and reporting
- Monitor and report on Industry Group business development activity, including engagement initiatives, opportunity pipelines and progress against the industry plan.
- Ensure accurate tracking of activity within Firm systems, supporting consistent reporting and visibility of priorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve BD processes, reporting and ways of working across the Industry Groups team.
- Ensure compliance with Firm systems, policies and reporting standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; relevant professional qualifications an advantage.
- Experience delivering business development or marketing activities within a professional services environment, ideally a law firm.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze insight and data and translate it into practical business development support.
- Clear and effective communication skills and a collaborative working style.
SALARY RANGE
$136,600 - $187,000
This role reports to
Associate Director, Business Development, Industry Group - Infrastructure
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
BENEFITS AT WHITE & CASE
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
NOTE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Business Development
Map your degree to the specialty occupation standard
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and your Business Development role. A marketing or international business degree strengthens your petition more than a general liberal arts credential. Pull your O*NET profile for the SOC code your employer will use before filing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Business Development roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation. Prior filings signal an established H-1B process and reduce the risk of an employer starting from scratch with your petition.
Verify the wage level your employer will certify
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and SOC code. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV wages before negotiating. A Level I offer in a high-cost metro can create RFE exposure if USCIS views the role as senior.
Document client-facing and strategic scope in your offer letter
Business Development titles face scrutiny because duties can overlap with sales, which USCIS sometimes treats as not requiring a specialty degree. Your offer letter should specify revenue strategy, partnership structuring, or market-entry analysis to distinguish the role from general sales work.
Check employer E-Verify enrollment before signing
All H-1B employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment status directly with HR during the offer stage. A non-enrolled employer cannot legally file your H-1B petition, and discovering this after accepting wastes your 60-day grace period.
H-1B Visa Business Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Development role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like business administration, marketing, international relations, or economics. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard for the role industry-wide, not just at your employer. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to defend as specialty occupations.
How do I find Business Development employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate, which filters Business Development roles by employers with verified LCA filing history. DOL publishes quarterly LCA disclosure data showing which companies have certified H-1B positions by SOC code, so you can identify employers who have sponsored this specific occupation rather than guessing based on company size or industry reputation.
Can my employer use a Business Development title for an H-1B if my actual duties are mostly sales?
This is a common RFE trigger. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title. If the role involves cold outreach, quota-based selling, or account management without strategic or analytical components, USCIS may conclude it doesn't require a specialized degree. Your employer's I-129 must describe duties that go beyond transactional sales to hold up under scrutiny.
What happens to my H-1B if my Business Development role changes significantly after approval?
A material change in duties, location, or employer entity may require an amended H-1B petition. Moving to a new office in a different metropolitan statistical area, shifting from strategic partnerships to direct sales, or being acquired by another company can all trigger an amendment requirement. Your employer should consult immigration counsel before making those changes to avoid unauthorized employment risk.
Is Business Development a common H-1B occupation, and does that affect my lottery odds?
Business Development roles appear in H-1B filings across technology, finance, and healthcare sectors. The annual H-1B cap is 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders, with selection by lottery when registrations exceed those numbers. Having a U.S. master's degree in a relevant field increases your selection probability under the current two-round lottery structure.