Private Equity BD Lead - Strategy & Growth

Reed Smith LLP.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Reed Smith LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the Chair of the Private Equity group. The role drives business development, manages the BD team, and advances strategic initiatives aligned with firm and regional goals.

The position requires ownership, discretion, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while collaborating across practice groups and regions to grow client opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of business development or marketing experience.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Experience working directly with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Exposure to private equity preferred.
• Experience with client-facing activity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts and deliverables supporting the Chair's practice.
• Manage and develop junior BD coordinators, including performance, workload distribution, and coaching.
• Build knowledge of the Chair's practice, clients, market position, and growth opportunities.
• Identify and support business development opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Conduct client and market research using firm tools and systems.
• Develop practice materials including profiles, experience lists, and case studies.
• Partner with Pitches and Proposals team on RFPs, RFIs, and presentations.
• Oversee day-to-day BD operations, ensuring priorities and workflows are clearly defined.
• Manage workload distribution and proactively address resource constraints.
• Identify and implement process improvements across BD workflows and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Communications, Finance, Legal Operations, IT, and Administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Influence partners

Stakeholder management

People management

Pitch management

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Reed Smith LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the Chair of the Private Equity group. The role drives business development, manages the BD team, and advances strategic initiatives aligned with firm and regional goals.

The position requires ownership, discretion, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while collaborating across practice groups and regions to grow client opportunities.