Private Equity BD Manager - Hybrid & High-Impact Growth

Tech Sales Jobs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Business Development Manager focused on Corporate & Private Equity. You will lead BD efforts, work with lawyers to craft market-facing messaging, and drive revenue opportunities across offices.

The role requires strong marketing, communications, and event management skills with several years in a law firm or professional services environment. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of marketing, business and practice development experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of corporate, private equity, or financial sectors preferred.
• Business development-focused event management experience.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex legal services into marketing content.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities; adaptable in-house and for clients.
• Strategic thinker with branding and messaging consistency.
• Technology-savvy; ability to learn new programs.
• Experience with CRM software (DealCloud preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department chairs to develop business plans, budgets, content marketing strategies, and drive client targeting.
• Provide BD strategy for designated departments and lead opportunities from RFPs to client meetings.
• Oversee collection of deals and matter descriptions in the experience system.
• Draft and lead BD plans for individuals, departments, and key clients.
• Coordinate with BD Director on the key client program and analyze trends.
• Lead lateral integration, track activity, and connect relationships across the firm.
• Align budgets with strategic goals and provide best practices for budgeting.
• Drive content for messaging and differentiators in rankings.
• Guide research with the competitive intelligence team for development initiatives.
• Lead seminars, webinars, receptions, sponsorships, and speaking engagements.
• Utilize CRM (DealCloud) to support department and client goals.
• Develop client-facing materials and update intranet content.
• Mentor junior team members and foster collaboration across geographies.

Skills

Marketing

Business development

Communications

Law firm experience

Event management

Mentoring

Project management

Branding

Technology savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DealCloud

Job description

McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Business Development Manager focused on Corporate & Private Equity. You will lead BD efforts, work with lawyers to craft market-facing messaging, and drive revenue opportunities across offices.

The role requires strong marketing, communications, and event management skills with several years in a law firm or professional services environment. Hybrid work options are available.