Senior Director, Funds Client Development

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York seeks an Associate Director, Client Development – Funds, to lead global client development initiatives for Funds practices, coordinating pitches, proposals, and RFP responses, and shaping event strategy across the firm.

You will work with partners and CDE colleagues to create differentiated materials, manage budgets, and drive cross-practice collaboration, delivering high-quality materials and strategic plans to attract sponsors and grow the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in a law firm environment, preferably in a business development role supporting Registered Funds practices, working directly with Partners.
• Possess a solid foundation of market trends impacting Registered Funds.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a diverse team across multiple seniority levels and departments.
• Strong, independent decision-making skills, with the capacity to interpret policies and counsel staff effectively.
• Excellent relationship building skills, maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work in a rigorous and competitive setting.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of developing creative solutions to complex problems.
• Deep business acumen and organizational awareness.
• Deep business acumen and organizational awareness; attention to detail and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic pitches, proposals, presentations, and responses to RFPs for Funds, Sponsor Transactions & Advisory, Registered Funds, and related specialist areas.
• Partner with Firm leadership and attorneys to develop and execute strategic client plans, relationship strategies, opportunity pipelines, and new business initiatives.
• Shape and oversee timely, accurate submissions for directories, rankings, awards, surveys, and other professional recognition opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance on and oversee the production and maintenance of differentiated client-facing materials, including descriptions, capability statements, brochures, engagement lists, and client communications.

Skills

Strategic BD leadership

Funds practice knowledge

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree undefined Preferred J.D.

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York seeks an Associate Director, Client Development – Funds, to lead global client development initiatives for Funds practices, coordinating pitches, proposals, and RFP responses, and shaping event strategy across the firm.

You will work with partners and CDE colleagues to create differentiated materials, manage budgets, and drive cross-practice collaboration, delivering high-quality materials and strategic plans to attract sponsors and grow the business.