Senior Business Development Manager

Industry Professionals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive marketing efforts and support Mergers & Acquisitions initiatives. Candidates should have 10+ years of relevant experience in business development or marketing and 5+ years of management experience. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, drafting proposals, and overseeing events. A Bachelor's degree in marketing, law, or business is required, with an advanced degree preferred. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite are essential.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in business development or marketing initiatives, including 5+ years of management experience.
• Experience supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).
• Solid understanding of law firm operations and corporate legal clients.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and marketing efforts related to Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Develop strategic business development and marketing plans.
• Draft proposals, pitches, and communications for clients.
• Plan and oversee seminars, events, and targeted marketing activities.

Skills

Team building

Relationship management

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, law, or business

Advanced degree

Job description

About the job Senior Business Development Manager

Role: Senior Business Development Manager - Law Firm (Merger & Acquisition)

Location: New York, NY (onsite)

Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000 / yr

Key Requirements

We are hiringa Senior Business Development Manager with over 10 years of experience in business development or marketing initiatives, including 5+ years of management experience at a top‑tier Law Firm; and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) experience is mandatory.

What You'll Do

• The Senior Business Development Manager will support the overall business development and marketing efforts of the Firm by helping to create and execute strategic activities related specifically to the Mergers & Acquisitions practice across multiple markets, clients, and geographies.
• Develop strategic business development and marketing plans including goals, action items, and deadlines. Advise and collaborate with partners, the Business Development, Marketing, and Communications teams, as well as other internal stakeholders in the development and execution of these plans.
• Support the Mergers & Acquisitions key client efforts and work with stakeholders on the development and execution of meaningful strategic business development and marketing initiatives.
• Draft and prepare written proposals, pitches, and other communications to clients, prospective clients, and related third‑party organizations.
• Drive content‑driven campaign strategy designed to generate new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the global business development team on the identification and pursuit of cross‑selling initiatives.
• Support the practice's key client efforts and work with colleagues on best practice to ensure the identification, development, and growth of high‑value services to key clients.
• Plan and oversee seminars, events, and other targeted marketing activities.
• Help practice group leaders manage relevant business development budgets.
• Collaborate with functional managers on relevant PR, communications, and digital marketing initiatives.
• Travel as needed to support initiatives and participate in activities; and
• Act as a lead on additional related projects within the Department or Firm as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelors degree (required) with an emphasis in marketing, law or business (preferred); Advanced degree (preferred).
• At least 10 years of professional work experience supporting business development or marketing initiatives at a peer law firm or professional services firm (preferred).
• At least 5 years of management experience in a corporate law firm setting or relevant industry setting (preferred).
• Experience supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (required).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of technologies, developments, trends and literature related to legal and professional services marketing fields.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, including attention to detail and proofreading.
• Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and corporate legal clients in order to function at a strategic level.
• Advanced knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts and practical applications.
• Fundamental knowledge of networking and relationship management.
• Proficiency in team building, management, and leadership skills; and
• Fundamental knowledge of legal concepts.