Strategic Client Growth Advisor, Transactions

Baker Botts LLP; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Botts LLP in Dallas or Houston seeks a Special Advisor, Client Development – Transactional to lead strategic client growth across M&A, Corporate, Private Equity, Finance, and Project Finance. You will partner with relationship partners and practice leaders to craft tailored growth plans and to expand high-value opportunities.

This full-time, hybrid role requires 15+ years in business development or related leadership, a Bachelor's and preferably a JD/MBA, strong CRM and market intelligence

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in business development or related commercial leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD and/or MBA desirable.
• Experience leveraging CRM platforms, deal databases, and market intelligence to inform growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic growth partner to relationship partners and practice leaders, developing tailored growth plans for priority clients.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and whitespace within existing relationships; coordinate engagement strategies.
• Lead creation of executive-level pitch materials, briefs, and client presentations that position the firm as a strategic advisor.

Skills

CRM platforms

Executive presence

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D.

MBA

Tools

CRM platforms

Deal databases

Market intelligence tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Baker Botts LLP in Dallas or Houston seeks a Special Advisor, Client Development – Transactional to lead strategic client growth across M&A, Corporate, Private Equity, Finance, and Project Finance. You will partner with relationship partners and practice leaders to craft tailored growth plans and to expand high-value opportunities.

This full-time, hybrid role requires 15+ years in business development or related leadership, a Bachelor's and preferably a JD/MBA, strong CRM and market intelligence