Senior BD Lead for M&A & Private Equity

Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Backup childcare

PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Mayer Brown is seeking a Senior Manager: Business Development (M&A/Private Equity) to serve as a strategic advisor and growth partner across M&A and Private Equity practices. The role requires leading go-to-market strategies, coordinating cross-practice initiatives, and driving client engagement to expand market position and revenue.

The candidate will oversee pitches, thought leadership campaigns, and market-facing programs, partnering with practice leaders to align BD efforts with firm

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eight or more years in business development or marketing.
• Experience supporting M&A, private equity, or transactional practices preferred.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual marketing and business development planning.
• Coordinate cross-practice BD activities and leadership alignment.
• Develop go-to-market strategies for M&A/PE.
• Manage pitches, proposals, and marketing materials for the practice group.
• Support local office events and onboarding of lawyers.

Skills

Business development

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mayer Brown is seeking a Senior Manager: Business Development (M&A/Private Equity) to serve as a strategic advisor and growth partner across M&A and Private Equity practices. The role requires leading go-to-market strategies, coordinating cross-practice initiatives, and driving client engagement to expand market position and revenue.

The candidate will oversee pitches, thought leadership campaigns, and market-facing programs, partnering with practice leaders to align BD efforts with firm