Business Development Manager (Strategic Transactions)

Sector: Business to Business Professional Services
Level: Manager
Location: North America
Region: New York
Consultant: Matt Bailey
Salary: $140000 - $200000
Job Ref: JO-2512-6349

We are partnering with a premier global law firm recognized for its deep industry expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to exceptional service. Consistently advising on matters that shape the market, the firm serves an elite global client base, including major asset managers, private investment funds, and Fortune 500 companies. They foster a high-performance environment where business professionals are empowered to drive transformation and deliver unparalleled outcomes for clients across the world’s most dynamic markets.

This is a strategic opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join the firm as a Business Development Manager supporting a high-performing Strategic Transactions platform, with a primary focus on M&A and Capital Markets. Serving as a trusted advisor to practice and specialty leaders, you will translate strategic priorities into actionable client and market plans that deepen relationships and drive new revenue in an international, fast-paced environment. The responsibilities include developing integrated marketing initiatives to increase practice visibility, building target-client plans, and managing budgets alongside cross-functional initiatives to grow firm relationships. You will lead the end-to-end pitch and proposal lifecycle for major pursuits, including strategy development and pricing narratives, while establishing internal reporting frameworks to track progress. Additionally, this role involves leveraging market intelligence to identify opportunities in sectors such as Real Estate and Infrastructure and collaborating with global business services teams on profile-raising campaigns and conference strategies.

The firm is seeking a client-service driven, commercially minded professional with strong business development experience within a law firm. You should be an expert communicator with high emotional intelligence and the ability to build immediate credibility with senior stakeholders and partners. The ideal candidate possesses robust project management skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior colleagues. Exposure to or direct knowledge of Capital Markets and M&A practices is strongly preferred. We are looking for a proactive, adaptable “self-starter” who is comfortable responding to immediate client needs while simultaneously advancing long-term strategic priorities through influence and collaboration.

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