Business Development Lead – Private Equity

Sector: Business to Business Professional Services
Location: North America
Region: San Francisco
Consultant: Matt Bailey
Salary: $80000 to $110000
Job Ref: JO-2509-6107

Our client is a highly distinguished global law firm, renowned worldwide for its market-leading practices, particularly in Private Equity and complex corporate transactions. The firm is known for its deep industry expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service. They serve a global client base that includes major asset managers, private investment funds, and Fortune 500 companies, consistently advising on matters that shape the market. The firm maintains a strategic presence in key financial centers across the US, Europe, and Asia.

This position will play a critical role in supporting the firm’s globally recognized Private Equity (PE) practice. This is a partner-facing role that requires strategic thinking and a hands-on approach to business development execution. This professional will be responsible for driving revenue generation, strengthening client relationships, and enhancing the market profile of the PE group and its individual partners. Responsibilities include developing and executing strategic business development plans for the Private Equity practice and its sub-groups (e.g., specific fund types, secondaries, etc.). You will lead the preparation of high-stakes pitch materials, RFP responses, and complex client presentations for major PE firms and their portfolio companies. The role involves closely monitoring market trends, competitive intelligence, and league tables to identify new business opportunities. You will also coordinate marketing campaigns, thought leadership distribution, and high-impact client events and sponsorships within the Private Equity ecosystem.

The firm is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative professional with substantial experience in business development within the professional services sector, ideally focused on corporate or financial practices. Direct exposure to the Private Equity industry is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be adept at building relationships with senior partners, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and leveraging technology (CRM, research platforms) to drive strategic initiatives.

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