Private Equity BD Manager — Strategy & Growth

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in New York is seeking a Business Development Manager for its Private Equity group. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in marketing and business development, preferably within financial services or law. This role requires strong interpersonal and project management skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research databases. The salary ranges from $175,000 to $225,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning and implementing successful business growth strategies.
• Ability to maintain professional composure in high-pressure situations.
• Experience with legal-research databases like S&P Capital IQ or Bloomberg.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for the group's lawyers in marketing efforts.
• Develop tools to support attorneys’ client relationship management.
• Monitor client base, competitor activity, and industry trends.

Skills

Marketing and business development experience in the private equity sector

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, finance, or economics

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Legal-research / legal-news databases

Job description

A prestigious law firm in New York is seeking a Business Development Manager for its Private Equity group. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in marketing and business development, preferably within financial services or law. This role requires strong interpersonal and project management skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research databases. The salary ranges from $175,000 to $225,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.