Strategic BD Lead, M&A & Private Equity

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York is seeking a Senior Specialist, Business Development for the M&A and Private Equity practice. You will assist with client pitches, RFPs, and proposals, and help craft marketing content and materials for events and rankings.

The role requires strong PowerPoint, Excel, CRM experience, and advanced research/analytical skills. A collaborative, initiative-driven mindset is essential for success in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Finance/Business/Marketing preferred.
• 4–7 years of business development/marketing experience at a law firm or professional services firm.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Strategic management of content for targeted presentations and pitches.
• Manage complex pitches, RFPs, and capabilities presentations.
• Prepare and submit content for directories and industry guides (Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR).
• Coordinate league tables and maintain matter databases for BD use.
• Collaborate with PR and Marketing to promote the practice.

Skills

Energy & infrastructure knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

PowerPoint

Excel

CRM/Experience Management

Research & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Marketing

Tools

InterAction

Content Pilot

Bloomberg

PitchBook

Capital IQ

LSEG

DealPointData

Job description

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York is seeking a Senior Specialist, Business Development for the M&A and Private Equity practice. You will assist with client pitches, RFPs, and proposals, and help craft marketing content and materials for events and rankings.

The role requires strong PowerPoint, Excel, CRM experience, and advanced research/analytical skills. A collaborative, initiative-driven mindset is essential for success in a hybrid environment.