Senior M&A Business Development Lead

SourcePro Search, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC in New York, NY is seeking a Manager – Business Development (M&A) to partner with senior lawyers and global BD teams to drive business development initiatives across M&A, Corporate Governance, Real Estate, Executive Compensation, and key industry sectors.

The role will lead pitches, market research, client development efforts, and strategic initiatives while supporting the Firm’s visibility and growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of business development experience in a law firm, financial institution, or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting M&A or corporate practices in a top-tier U.S. law firm.
• Strong business writing and presentation skills, with experience working with executive- and partner-level audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to excellence, professionalism, and high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of pitches, RFP responses, proposals, and other client-facing marketing materials.
• Develop and execute business development initiatives with M&A and corporate practice partners.
• Identify new business opportunities, referral sources, prospective clients, and strategic sponsorships.
• Conduct research on companies and industries to support client development and practice positioning.
• Oversee submissions to Chambers USA, league tables, legal directories, and other industry surveys.
• Maintain and update practice materials, lawyer biographies, matter descriptions, and BD activity records.
• Guide partners in prioritizing high-value business development opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior BD team members.
• Coordinate with global BD teams to ensure consistent execution and information sharing.
• Collaborate with Communications, Events, Competitive Intelligence, and Creative Services teams.

Skills

Business development

Proposal writing

Client communication

Presentation skills

Research skills

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

JD or MBA or relevant graduate degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

CRM

Research platforms

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC in New York, NY is seeking a Manager – Business Development (M&A) to partner with senior lawyers and global BD teams to drive business development initiatives across M&A, Corporate Governance, Real Estate, Executive Compensation, and key industry sectors.

The role will lead pitches, market research, client development efforts, and strategic initiatives while supporting the Firm’s visibility and growth.