Business Development Manager - M&A and PE

Responsibilities include

• Develop and execute business development plans for the M&A and Private Equity practices and assigned regions, aligned with practice priorities and individual partner objectives.
• Support key client initiatives and collaborate with colleagues across practices and offices to identify opportunities to deepen relationships, expand work with existing clients, and pursue prospective clients.
• Lead the strategy, preparation, and delivery of tailored pitches, proposals, and other client-facing materials, partnering with the RFP team as appropriate. Coordinate internal strategy sessions and debriefs, track outcomes, and manage follow-up.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of practice materials, including standard pitch decks, deal lists, matter descriptions, and other credentials, ensuring content is accurate, current, and readily available.
• Collaborate with colleagues in communications, digital marketing, and other functions to identify and pursue speaking opportunities, media visibility, awards, and legal directory recognition.
• Plan and oversee client events, seminars, conferences, sponsorships, and other targeted marketing activities in coordination with the events team and relevant colleagues.
• Assist the Director with team management, including mentoring junior team members and supporting their professional development.
• Lead additional department and firm projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Exceptional professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with lawyers at varying levels including firm leadership.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firms and the ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and many constituents.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Exceptional in Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Word PowerPoint).
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work outside business hours and occasional travel as needed.

Experience

• University degree.
• 5-7 years of experience in professional services, legal preferred.
• 2+ years of team management experience preferred.
• Experience with strategic business development planning and pitching, with transactional knowledge preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• The annual compensation range for this position is $175,000 - $185,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
• Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
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