Senior Transactions BD Leader — Hybrid & High-Impact Growth

McDermott Will & Schulte; New York (NY); On-site; USD 183,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive total rewards

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in New York is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for Transactions to orchestrate client targeting, RFPs, pitches, and cross-selling initiatives across practice areas. You will partner with lawyers and Marketing to shape strategic efforts that grow market share and deliver measurable results.

The role requires ten or more years of related experience, excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills, plus the ability to manage budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least ten (10) years of related work experience.
• Experience managing a direct team of business development professionals.
• Excellent project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of CRM software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Superior presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize and drive client targeting programs and report results.
• Lead and draft content for RFPs and pitches with cross-team coordination.
• Guide lateral hires through onboarding and alignment with firm priorities.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across the private equity practice and related areas.
• Conduct strategic client research to identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and manage follow-up actions.
• Coordinate firm-hosted BD events and manage invitations, materials, and tracking.
• Facilitate participation in sponsorships, memberships, and profile-building activities.
• Manage submissions for legal directories and awards; support PR efforts.
• Oversee budget, workflow, and performance of direct reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in New York is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for Transactions to orchestrate client targeting, RFPs, pitches, and cross-selling initiatives across practice areas. You will partner with lawyers and Marketing to shape strategic efforts that grow market share and deliver measurable results.

The role requires ten or more years of related experience, excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills, plus the ability to manage budgets and