Associate Director Business Development

Ambition; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition, a leading international law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to lead the marketing and BD strategy for the M&A practice in the US, partnering with the Business Development Director. The role offers visibility with senior stakeholders in New York and across the firm, with a path to broader leadership and the chance to shape key initiatives across markets.

You will oversee a US-based team and work closely with BD colleagues in Europe and other offices

Responsibilities

• Leading client development and account management programs aligned to the firm's growth priorities, while driving key client and prospect initiatives and championing a strong client-centric culture across the M&A practice.

Job description

We are currently working with a highly regarded international law firm to appoint an experienced Business Development professional to lead the marketing and business development strategy for its M&A practice, partnering closely with the Business Development Director.

This is a visible and strategic opportunity, offering the chance to shape key initiatives across the US business while working alongside senior stakeholders in New York and across the wider firm.

The role would be well suited to an experienced Senior Business Development Manager looking to take the next step into a broader leadership remit, or an existing Associate Director seeking a new challenge within a leading global platform.

In addition to driving the strategic agenda for the practice group's business development efforts, you will oversee a US-based team and collaborate closely with BD colleagues across Europe and other international offices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading client development and account management programs aligned to the firm's growth priorities, while driving key client and prospect initiatives and championing a strong client-centric culture across the practice.
• Creating and delivering campaigns that raise the profile of the M&A practice and its lawyers through events, thought leadership, sponsorships, conferences, PR activity and other targeted business development programs designed to deepen client engagement and market visibility.
• Monitoring market activity and identifying opportunities for growth across domestic and international markets, while supporting major panel appointments, pitches and RFP submissions alongside the Global Proposals team.
• Providing insight on market trends and developments impacting the global M&A landscape, helping to inform strategic decision-making and supporting firm leadership with actionable recommendations.

The firm is continuing to invest heavily in its international growth strategy and offers a supportive, high-performing BD culture with a strong track record of developing and promoting talent.