(Senior) Corporate Business Development Manager (Global Law Firm)

Kay Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Global AM25 Law Firm in New York, NY, is seeking a (Senior) Corporate Business Development Manager to lead strategic initiatives across the corporate practice, focusing on pitches, competitive intelligence, and client targeting. Hybrid work arrangement offered and an opportunity to influence major transactions.

The role demands 5+ years of relevant experience in law firm business development, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with partners and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of business development or marketing experience within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Corporate practice areas including M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Venture Capital, Financial Restructuring, and Shareholder Activism.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional writing, communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills with experience interacting directly with attorneys and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and execution of high-profile pitches, RFPs, and business development materials while ensuring exceptional quality and timely delivery.
• Oversee competitive intelligence, client research, market analysis, and business development alerts to identify opportunities and support strategic client initiatives.
• Coordinate business development workflows and priorities, ensuring projects are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain and enhance business development content, pitch templates, matter descriptions, league table submissions, and CRM databases to ensure accurate, compelling marketing materials.
• Partner closely with Corporate leadership, attorneys, and cross-functional teams on lateral integration, new practice development, client initiatives, sponsorships, and strategic projects.
• Drive process improvements, operational efficiencies, and department best practices while collaborating with IT, Creative Services, and Knowledge Management teams.
• Support reporting, analytics, and other strategic business development initiatives that strengthen client relationships and the Firm's market position.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Project management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Excellent writing/comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Foundation

InterAction

PitchBook

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Mergermarket

LSEG

DealPointData

Octus

iManage

Job description

Position: (Senior) Corporate Business Development Manager (Global Law Firm)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Company: Global AM25 Law Firm

Compensation: Base Salary up to $200K, bonus, annual performance incentives, comprehensive medical coverage, retirement savings plan with firm contributions, generous PTO, and additional employee-focused perks

Summary for (Senior) Corporate Business Development Manager:

Join a collaborative, globally recognized AM25 law firm in a high-impact promotional opportunity for an experienced (Senior) Business Development professional ready for the next step in their career. This position will support strategic business development initiatives across the Firm's premier corporate practice, with a focus on pitches, competitive intelligence, client targeting, business development operations, and strategic projects supporting sophisticated transactions.

* Candidates currently at the Senior Specialist or Senior Analyst level with strong corporate business development experience are encouraged to apply and be considered for this promotional opportunity.

Responsibilities for (Senior) Corporate Business Development Manager:

• Lead the development, review, and execution of high-profile pitches, RFPs, and business development materials while ensuring exceptional quality and timely delivery
• Oversee competitive intelligence, client research, market analysis, and business development alerts to identify opportunities and support strategic client initiatives
• Coordinate business development workflows and priorities, ensuring projects are completed accurately and on time
• Maintain and enhance business development content, pitch templates, matter descriptions, league table submissions, and CRM databases to ensure accurate, compelling marketing materials
• Partner closely with Corporate leadership, attorneys, and cross-functional teams on lateral integration, new practice development, client initiatives, sponsorships, and strategic projects
• Drive process improvements, operational efficiencies, and department best practices while collaborating with IT, Creative Services, and Knowledge Management teams
• Support reporting, analytics, and other strategic business development initiatives that strengthen client relationships and the Firm's market position

Qualifications for (Senior) Corporate Business Development Manager:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of business development or marketing experience within a law firm requried
• Strong knowledge of Corporate practice areas, including M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Venture Capital, Financial Restructuring, and Shareholder Activism
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional writing, communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills with experience interacting directly with attorneys and senior leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Foundation, InterAction, PitchBook, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, LSEG, DealPointData, Octus, and iManage is highly preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data, deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines, and collaborate across multiple departments