Hybrid Senior BD Lead, M&A & PE

Mayer Brown LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayer Brown LLP seeks a Senior Manager: Business Development (M&A/Private Equity) in a hybrid Chicago/New York setting. You will shape go-to-market strategies, lead client campaigns, and drive cross-practice collaboration across M&A and PE to expand market position.

The role requires strategic thinking, execution, and significant BD/marketing leadership, with a strong emphasis on client growth and revenue impact. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Eight or more years of demonstrated success in business development, marketing, or related roles within the legal or professional services industries, with a strong preference for candidates with experience supporting M&A, private equity, or transactional practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple practice groups and stakeholders, with experience coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads annual marketing and business development planning focused on priorities outlined by M&A and PE practice leadership, including thought leadership platforms, communications, and client outreach that translate market developments and deal activity into client engagement opportunities.
• Partners with Business Development & Marketing department leadership and M&A/PE practice leaders to develop annual budgets and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with firmwide priorities and cross-practice objectives.
• Provides senior-level leadership to ensure that M&A and PE business development activities are coordinated across related practices and aligned with the firm’s overall strategic efforts.
• Support the onboarding and integration of lateral lawyers.
• Develops and drives implementation of strategic BD initiatives, including priority client targeting and campaigns, coordinated client outreach, thought leadership campaigns, client seminars, roadshows, and networking events designed to maximize market impact across M&A, PE, and related practices.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Cross-functional collaboration

M&A knowledge

Private equity

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mayer Brown LLP seeks a Senior Manager: Business Development (M&A/Private Equity) in a hybrid Chicago/New York setting. You will shape go-to-market strategies, lead client campaigns, and drive cross-practice collaboration across M&A and PE to expand market position.

The role requires strategic thinking, execution, and significant BD/marketing leadership, with a strong emphasis on client growth and revenue impact. Competitive compensation is offered.