Business Development Specialist – Private Equity/M&A

J. Katz & Partners, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Katz & Partners, Inc. seeks a Business Development Specialist to support its Private Equity and M&A practices, focusing on pitches, proposals, and BD materials. Responsibilities include market research, directory submissions and client-development initiatives.

The role is attorney-facing and may be based in New York or Boston, offering a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Two years of business development or marketing experience within a law firm.
• Experience preparing pitches, proposals, and RFP responses.
• Strong writing, editing and research skills.
• Ability to work directly with attorneys and business professionals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pitches, proposals and RFP responses, drafting and editing content.
• Develop and maintain presentations, biographies and other BD materials.
• Coordinate legal directory and award submissions with leadership.
• Conduct market and client research to support BD opportunities.
• Track client opportunities and outcomes in the firm’s CRM.
• Support client events, webinars and sponsorships with materials and coordination.
• Collaborate with attorneys and BD, research, communications and tech teams.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Writing

Editing

Research

Organizational skills

CRM systems

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client, a national law firm, is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support its Private Equity and M&A practices. The position is broad and attorney-facing, with responsibility for pitches and proposals, business development materials, market research, directory submissions and client-development initiatives.

The position may be based in New York or Boston and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pitches, proposals and responses to RFPs, including drafting and editing content.
• Develop and maintain presentations, experience lists, attorney biographies and other business development materials.
• Coordinate legal directory and award submissions, working with attorneys and business development leadership to gather and refine information.
• Conduct research on clients, prospective clients, industries and competitors in support of business development opportunities.
• Track client opportunities, pitches and outcomes within the firm’s CRM.
• Monitor significant transactions, client developments and practice news.
• Support client events, webinars and sponsorships, including program materials, speaker coordination, attendee tracking and follow-up.
• Work closely with attorneys and colleagues across business development, research, communications and technology.

Qualifications

• At least two years of business development or marketing experience within a law firm.
• Experience preparing pitches, proposals, RFP responses or other client-facing materials.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and research skills.
• Ability to work directly with attorneys and business professionals.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
• Experience with transactional practices, legal directory submissions or CRM systems is preferred.