Business Development Specialist (Private Equity, M&A) - Boston, NY

Mintz; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mintz is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support initiatives across Private Equity and M&A. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, this role contributes to the development of new business and the expansion of client relationships through proposal and pitch support, content creation, event coordination, and market research.

You will collaborate with attorneys and BD professionals to ensure strategic and consistent execution of business development efforts, manage materials,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in business development or marketing in a professional services setting (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive, positive attitude.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain business development materials (brochures, one-pagers, presentations, experience tracking).
• Lead legal directory and award submissions with BD team and chairs; gather input from attorneys.
• Edit and format practitioner bios and descriptions; ensure consistency across materials.
• Identify deals, client news, and highlights; publish alerts and client-focused content across platforms.
• Assist in maintaining and maximizing the group’s web presence; coordinate with marketing and tech teams.
• Collaborate on research for new opportunities; track opportunities in CRM and analyze data.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Written skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability

CRM familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM systems

AI tools

Job description

Mintz is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support business development initiatives across Private Equity and M&A. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, this role contributes to the development of new business and the expansion of client relationships through proposal and pitch support, content creation, event coordination, and market research. The Specialist collaborates with attorneys and business professionals to ensure strategic and consistent execution of business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing & Business Development Collateral and Submissions

• Draft and maintain business development materials including brochures, one-pagers, presentations, and experience tracking, and proactively identify gaps or needs in materials.
• Lead legal directory and award submissions in collaboration with BD managers and practice chairs and liase with attorneys to gather input and feedback.
• Edit, proofread, and format practice descriptions, attorney biographies, and similar materials.
• Identify and promote key deals, client news, and practice highlights and support the publication of alerts, advisories, and other client-focused content across internal and external web platforms, in coordination with marketing communication and technology teams.
• Assist in maintaining and maximizing the group’s web presence, both internally and externally.

Client & Industry Research and Tracking

• Collaborate with research services on competitive intelligence and compile and synthesize research for new business opportunities, using AI tools where possible
• Track new and existing client opportunities in CRM and analyze relevant data to provide recommendations for client development.

Proposal & Pitch Development

• Assist in the preparation, submission, and tracking of proposals and new business pitches.
• Write, proofread, and edit responses to RFPs, drafting fresh content as needed based on input from attorneys and BD team members.
• Track pitch and proposal activity in CRM, including follow-up with attorneys and BD personnel to document and share outcomes and best practices.

Event & Sponsorship Coordination

• Manage event and webinars logistics including agenda and program material development, speaker coordination, attendee tracking, recruitment strategy, follow-up, and onsite support, coordinating with events and marketing teams.
• Research, assess and support the execution of strategic sponsorship and partnership opportunities.

Team Support

• Assist Business Development Managers with business development initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and support to coordinators and junior BD team members.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

This role requires 60% in-office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time. Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in business development or marketing in a professional services arena (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and administrative abilities with excellent attention to detail. Ability to execute through to completion.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Creative problem-solving skills and sound reasoning ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate professionally with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and client service orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to quickly learn new software and applications, including AI tools for communication and analysis.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding sense of customer service.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive attitude.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Must be self-motivated to produce quality work.

This job description is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.

Physical Demands:

This position requires sitting or standing for long periods of time and the continuous operation of standard office equipment, such as computers, keyboards and phones. It also requires mobility sufficient to perform certain job functions, such as getting to photocopiers/scanners/fax machines, and regular bending, reaching, lifting, stooping and occasionally pulling, pushing and/or lifting items that weigh up to 25 pounds.

The salary range for this position in each office location is:

-NY: $95,000-$110,000

• This position is bonus eligible. Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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