Strategic M&A Business Development Lead

International Executive Service Corps; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is seeking a Manager – Business Development (M&A) based in New York to proactively generate business and expand firm and practitioner profiles. The role covers BD for Corporate Governance, Real Estate, and Executive Compensation, and requires strong writing, analytical skills, and multi-project management.

You will lead pitches, update materials, oversee submissions to ranking directories, and supervise junior BD staff, coordinating with global teams to maximize

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of business development experience in a law firm, financial institution or other professional services environment.
• Experience with business writing and presenting at the executive/partner level.
• BA or equivalent required; JD, MBA or other applicable graduate degree is a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, analytical, research and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of pitches, responses to RFPs and marketing materials.
• Update marketing materials and biographies with new matter descriptions and achievements.
• Oversee submissions to league tables and surveys; draft Chambers USA submissions.
• Conduct research on companies and industries; ensure consistent BD activity records.
• Provide guidance to junior BD team members and supervise their development.
• Collaborate across Communications, Events, Competitive Intelligence and Creative Services to promote matter wins and BD initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Executive communication

Research and analytics

Team leadership

Education

BA or equivalent

JD or MBA or graduate degree (plus)

Tools

CRM

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is seeking a Manager – Business Development (M&A) based in New York to proactively generate business and expand firm and practitioner profiles. The role covers BD for Corporate Governance, Real Estate, and Executive Compensation, and requires strong writing, analytical skills, and multi-project management.

You will lead pitches, update materials, oversee submissions to ranking directories, and supervise junior BD staff, coordinating with global teams to maximize