BD Lead – Private Capital & Life Sciences (Boston)

0400 FBD USA LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields US LLP in Boston is seeking a data-driven Marketing & Business Development professional to lead and execute a focused BD strategy for Private Capital and Life Sciences sectors. You will work with partners to map opportunities, develop client strategies, and craft compelling proposals that align with the firm’s priorities.

You will collaborate with partners and cross‑functional teams to plan campaigns, manage pipelines, and prepare for client meetings, shaping Boston’s market presence

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, ideally in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in business development and/or marketing in a professional services environment; law firm or financial services sector experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with attention to detail in writing.
• Demonstrated experience supporting sector‑focused and/or practice‑focused business development initiatives, ideally involving corporate, financial institutions, or private capital clients.
• Proven track record in preparing and managing pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and client presentations for sophisticated institutional clients.
• Strong project management experience with evidence of successfully managing multiple concurrent initiatives, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strongly Preferred Experience working with private equity, venture capital, growth equity, or other private capital clients, with asset management/financial institutions more broadly, or with the life sciences sector.
• Knowledge of or experience in the Boston legal, financial, life sciences, or private capital markets.
• Familiarity or experience working with the life sciences sector would be considered an asset.
• Experience using CRM systems and BD/marketing technology platforms such as Salesforce, Foundation, as well as Generative AI tools.
• Familiarity with databases such as PitchBook, Preqin, Refinitiv, Mergermarket, Capital IQ, or comparable market intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and execution of a focused business development strategy for the Private Capital and Life Sciences sectors in Boston, aligned with the firm’s US and global priorities.
• Identify challenges and opportunities in the private capital ecosystem and translate them into client development initiatives and revenue‑generation plans.
• Identify challenges and opportunities in life sciences, biotechnology, medtech and related venture areas and translate them into client development initiatives and revenue‑generation plans.
• Contribute market intelligence and trends into the firm’s global MBD initiatives, ensuring local developments inform broader sector strategy.
• Support the creation and regular review of an annual BD and marketing plan with objectives, timelines and metrics.
• Develop, implement and track client targeting initiatives, including key account plans for priority clients, funds, and sponsors in Boston and beyond.
• Map relationships across target organizations, monitor pipeline activity, and generate insights to support opportunities and cross‑selling.
• Prepare for client meetings with briefing notes and follow‑ups; ensure entry of activities into the firm’s CRM.
• Lead the development of credentials, capability statements, proposals, and pitches; tailor messaging and ensure client‑centric materials.
• Coordinate submissions (Chambers, Legal 500) and manage matter selection and referees tracking.
• Plan and execute thought leadership campaigns and client events to raise the firm’s profile in Boston.

Skills

Strong communication

BD & marketing experience

Project management

Collaborative team player

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing/communications

Tools

Salesforce

Foundation

Generative AI tools

Job description

Freshfields US LLP in Boston is seeking a data-driven Marketing & Business Development professional to lead and execute a focused BD strategy for Private Capital and Life Sciences sectors. You will work with partners to map opportunities, develop client strategies, and craft compelling proposals that align with the firm’s priorities.

You will collaborate with partners and cross‑functional teams to plan campaigns, manage pipelines, and prepare for client meetings, shaping Boston’s market presence