Senior BD Leader, Corporate & M&A Growth (Law)

FBT Gibbons; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 161,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

401(k)

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to serve as a trusted advisor to Practice Groups and firm leadership, driving revenue growth across Corporate, M&A and Private Equity practices. The role requires partnering with attorneys, managing budgets, and leading cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strategic, commercially minded background in B2B professional services or legal environments, with data-driven skills and a track record of client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing or related field.
• 8+ years in B2B professional services with 3+ years in management.
• Sophisticated understanding of corporate and transactional legal services.
• Ability to use data, market research, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development strategy for corporate, M&A, private equity and other transactional practices.
• Partner with attorneys and leadership to identify growth opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
• Analyze firm, client, market, and competitive data to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute business development plans, client initiatives, and market-facing programs to drive revenue and visibility.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Client development

Data analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Marketing technology

Microsoft Office

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to serve as a trusted advisor to Practice Groups and firm leadership, driving revenue growth across Corporate, M&A and Private Equity practices. The role requires partnering with attorneys, managing budgets, and leading cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strategic, commercially minded background in B2B professional services or legal environments, with data-driven skills and a track record of client