Business Development Manager – Private Equity / M&A

Sector: Business to Business Professional Services
Level: Manager
Location: North America
Region: New York
Consultant: Matt Bailey
Salary: $145000 - $190000
Job Ref: JO-2512-6357

Our client is a global industry-leading law firm with over 40 offices in over 25 countries worldwide. The firm offers unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients through its fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets. They work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. The firm provides first-rate training and development, is committed to an inclusive environment, and aims to redefine success together with its people.

This position is a fantastic opportunity to gain global experience working for one of the largest law firms in the world. This is a partner-facing role, serving as the go-to for partners and other fee earners for all BD and marketing within the U.S. M&A and Private Equity groups. The manager is crucial to the group’s execution of its strategy and day-to-day business success. The role involves strategy, pitches, market research, events, and PR, along with day-to-day marketing processes management, planning, and execution.

The firm is seeking a proactive, persistent individual committed to “getting the job done” and a supportive colleague. Ideally, this person will have legal experience and the ability to work in a high-profile, fast-paced environment is required. The candidate should have a willingness and enthusiasm to develop an in-depth understanding of the M&A and Private Equity sectors, with experience working in these sectors preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail, and a strong client focus. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills are necessary for working with partners and presenting to senior management. Strong project management skills are also essential for effective prioritization against multiple conflicting deadlines.

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