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Business Professionals
Location:
Austin
900 South Capital of Texas Highway
Las Cimas IV, Fifth Floor
Austin TX 78746-5546 US
512-338-5400
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini has an immediate opening for a Business Development Analyst position within the Corporate Department. This position’s core function is to provide essential tactical and administrative support to the fast-paced Business Development team that drives business development and marketing opportunities for the firm’s Austin office and nationwide Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare research materials and prep documents for attorney’s pitches, events, client meetings and other BD activities
- Deliver data using the appropriate firm technologies and services, including external research databases (CRM (Salesforce), IntroHive, Intranet, Library Services, Pitchbook, Capital IQ, IPO Vital Signs, Deal Point Data, etc.)
- Conduct in-depth research on a variety of topics including market trends, current and prospective clients and competitors
- Support partners in the management of their contacts, including being top-of-mind with priority contacts and track and organize the partners’ ongoing BD efforts in Salesforce
- Draft introductions, reminders, confirmations, and other correspondence and emails
- Help track and maintain key attorney matters for the experience database and league table reporting
- Participate in the successful production and execution of client events, speaking engagements, and sponsorships, including analyzing attendee lists, preparing tailored materials, supporting attorney follow-up, and tracking outcomes and activities in the CRM system
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of experience in a law firm business development function supporting corporate practice groups
- Strong customer service ethic
- Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written
- Extremely detail-oriented, with superior proofreading and fact checking skills
- Efficient, highly organized and able to stay productive under pressure with tight deadlines
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Experience with Salesforce a big plus
- Exceptional online search skills
- Aptitude for learning new software, systems, and procedures quickly
- Able to work independently and in team environments
- Self-motivated and positive attitude
- Able to travel to other offices occasionally as needed
- Bachelor’s degree required
The primary location for this job posting is in Austin. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: $73,100 – $98,900 per year.
The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Opening Type:
Business Professionals
Location:
Austin
900 South Capital of Texas Highway
Las Cimas IV, Fifth Floor
Austin TX 78746-5546 US
512-338-5400
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini has an immediate opening for a Business Development Analyst position within the Corporate Department. This position’s core function is to provide essential tactical and administrative support to the fast-paced Business Development team that drives business development and marketing opportunities for the firm’s Austin office and nationwide Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare research materials and prep documents for attorney’s pitches, events, client meetings and other BD activities
- Deliver data using the appropriate firm technologies and services, including external research databases (CRM (Salesforce), IntroHive, Intranet, Library Services, Pitchbook, Capital IQ, IPO Vital Signs, Deal Point Data, etc.)
- Conduct in-depth research on a variety of topics including market trends, current and prospective clients and competitors
- Support partners in the management of their contacts, including being top-of-mind with priority contacts and track and organize the partners’ ongoing BD efforts in Salesforce
- Draft introductions, reminders, confirmations, and other correspondence and emails
- Help track and maintain key attorney matters for the experience database and league table reporting
- Participate in the successful production and execution of client events, speaking engagements, and sponsorships, including analyzing attendee lists, preparing tailored materials, supporting attorney follow-up, and tracking outcomes and activities in the CRM system
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of experience in a law firm business development function supporting corporate practice groups
- Strong customer service ethic
- Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written
- Extremely detail-oriented, with superior proofreading and fact checking skills
- Efficient, highly organized and able to stay productive under pressure with tight deadlines
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Experience with Salesforce a big plus
- Exceptional online search skills
- Aptitude for learning new software, systems, and procedures quickly
- Able to work independently and in team environments
- Self-motivated and positive attitude
- Able to travel to other offices occasionally as needed
- Bachelor’s degree required
The primary location for this job posting is in Austin. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: $73,100 – $98,900 per year.
The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Analyst
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Business Development Analyst position. A business, economics, or finance degree maps cleanly. A degree in an unrelated field needs a detailed explanation of how it applies to the specific role.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Development Analyst roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. Employers with consistent LCA history for this occupation are already set up to sponsor, which shortens your path from offer to petition.
Verify the offered wage meets prevailing wage
Before accepting an offer, check the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your job level and metro area. An employer's LCA will be denied if the offered wage falls below the required threshold for your location.
Confirm the role passes the specialty occupation test
Pull the O*NET profile for Business Development Analyst to document that the occupation typically requires a bachelor's degree. USCIS scrutinizes analyst titles more than engineering roles, so having O*NET data ready strengthens your employer's petition if USCIS issues an RFE.
Align your start date with cap deadlines
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only start employment on October 1. If you receive an offer in May after lottery selection, your employer must file by the April 1 window and you can't begin work until October 1 of that fiscal year.
Request premium processing from your employer
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For Business Development Analyst roles where project timelines are tied to your start date, ask your employer to include premium processing in the I-129 filing to avoid open-ended waiting periods.
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Find Business Development Analyst JobsBusiness Development Analyst H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Development Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the position specifically requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business, economics, finance, or marketing. Generic analyst postings that accept any degree can draw USCIS scrutiny. Employers strengthen their case by tying the role's duties to specialized theoretical knowledge that only a relevant degree provides.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Business Development Analyst positions?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Business Development Analyst roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history on file with DOL. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored the role before, so you're targeting employers with a demonstrated track record for this specific occupation.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Business Development Analyst role?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination. During that window you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through a portability filing without losing your cap-subject status, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. Starting the job search immediately after a layoff is critical because the 60 days runs from your last day, not your notice date.
Can I move from one Business Development Analyst role to another on H-1B without losing my place in the cap?
Yes. Once you've been counted against the H-1B cap, you're cap-exempt for future transfers. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin working as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval, as long as you're transferring before your current status expires and the new role also qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Does the SOC code assigned to my Business Development Analyst role affect my H-1B petition?
Yes. The Standard Occupational Classification code your employer uses on the LCA determines the DOL prevailing wage level and influences how USCIS evaluates the specialty occupation claim. Business Development Analysts are most commonly filed under SOC 13-1161 (Market Research Analysts) or 13-1199 (Business Operations Specialists). Mismatched SOC codes relative to actual duties are a common source of RFEs.
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