Business Development Manager (M&A)

Ambition; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition, NYC-based, seeks a Business Development Manager to drive the Mergers & Acquisitions practice for a global Am Law top 20 firm. The role focuses on building strategic BD programs, creating tailored pitches and materials, and coordinating with senior leaders on cross-selling opportunities.

The candidate will leverage expertise in business development and marketing within a law firm or professional services environment, with essential M&A exposure, to support practice leadership and growth

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or marketing within a law firm or professional services.
• Prior experience supporting M&A transactions is essential.
• Strong ability to develop customized pitches and responses to RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of pitches, RFP responses, and deal lists from concept to completion, highlighting the practice group’s strengths.
• Support BD initiatives for the Public Company Group and the Private Equity Transactions Group.
• Collaborate with senior BD team members and practice leaders on cross-selling strategies and client targeting under the firm’s priority client program.
• Assist with practice group meetings by preparing agendas, capturing key points, and following up on actions.
• Continuously track and analyze current and potential clients, competitors, and broader market developments.

Skills

Business Development

Marketing

Pitch & RFP creation

Client targeting

Cross-selling

Job description

We’re excited to partner with a global Am Law top 20 firm in its search for a Business Development Manager to support the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice. In this position, based in New York, you will play a critical role in driving the strategic goals of the practice leadership for top-tier firm in the transactional space.

We would love to speak with individuals with Business Development and Marketing experience within a law firm or professional services firm. Prior experience supporting the M&A vertical or broader transactional groups is essential.

Please note that we're happy to consider this role on the Assistant Manager position, subject to appropriate subject-matter knowledge.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the creation of pitches, RFP responses, and deal lists from concept to completion—ensuring each deliverable is customized to the opportunity and effectively highlights the practice group’s strengths.
• Support business development initiatives for both the Public Company Group and the Private Equity Transactions Group.
• Collaborate with senior BD team members and practice leaders on cross-selling strategies and client targeting efforts, including activities tied to the firm’s priority client program.
• Assist with practice group meetings by preparing agendas, capturing key discussion points, and ensuring follow-up on action items.
• Continuously track and analyze current and potential clients, competitor movements, and broader industry or market developments.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support a highly ranked, global law firm in one of its most happening groups.