Strategic BD Lead for M&A & Private Equity

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive the Corporate practice growth, focusing on M&A and Private Equity. The role is based in New York with hybrid work and reports to the Director of Business Development.

The ideal candidate combines industry knowledge with strong writing and relationship skills, manages multiple projects, and leads a collaborative team to deliver marketing collateral, client targeting, and strategy execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, marketing-related preferred; advanced degree, JD or MBA a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with at least 3 years in management in legal or professional services.
• Experience with transactional advisors or related client growth
• Strong financial and research capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong work ethic and client service orientation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; CRM experience with Salesforce or similar

Responsibilities

• Contribute to growth strategy for Corporate practice in M&A and Private Equity.
• Oversee pitches, RFPs, proposals and client presentations with research support.
• Research and drive strategy on client growth opportunities with market intelligence.
• Lead client targeting initiatives from strategy to execution.
• Oversee lateral partner strategy integration for M&A and Private Equity.
• Monitor market trends and disseminate actionable information.
• Develop and mentor junior business development staff.
• Create and maintain marketing collateral and bios.
• Manage M&A and Private Equity deal databases and reporting.
• Support league tables and industry awards activities.
• Coordinate speaking engagements and visibility efforts

Skills

Strategic growth

Pitch management

Team leadership

Research analysis

CRM familiarity

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD or MBA a plus

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive the Corporate practice growth, focusing on M&A and Private Equity. The role is based in New York with hybrid work and reports to the Director of Business Development.

The ideal candidate combines industry knowledge with strong writing and relationship skills, manages multiple projects, and leads a collaborative team to deliver marketing collateral, client targeting, and strategy execution.