Senior Director, Business Development - Corporate M&A

Ambition; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition partners with a global law firm to recruit an Associate Director of Business Development to support its market-leading Corporate M&A practice. You will collaborate with partners and senior leadership to shape BD strategy and growth.

You will lead strategic initiatives, client development programs, and cross-functional efforts to position the practice for continued success in a competitive market. The role requires senior-level influence and deep BD experience in professional services.

Qualifications

• Strategic business development experience in professional services.
• Experience with pursuit management and RFP processes.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and market intelligence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning initiatives and client development programs for the Corporate M&A practice.
• Identify new business opportunities through market intelligence, competitive analysis, and client mapping.
• Drive the development of high-profile pitches, proposals, and pursuits with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and execute thought leadership and market positioning initiatives that enhance the practice profile.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across practices, industries, and regions.
• Lead major BD projects and initiatives, providing direction and coaching to colleagues.
• Monitor performance and drive measurable impact and commercial value.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client development

Pursuit management

Market intelligence

Leadership

Job description

Ambition partners with a global law firm to recruit an Associate Director of Business Development to support its market-leading Corporate M&A practice. You will collaborate with partners and senior leadership to shape BD strategy and growth.

You will lead strategic initiatives, client development programs, and cross-functional efforts to position the practice for continued success in a competitive market. The role requires senior-level influence and deep BD experience in professional services.