Senior Business Development Manager
Job Description
Role: Senior Business Development Manager - Law Firm (Merger & Acquisition)
\nLocation: New York, NY (onsite)
\nCompensation: $175,000 - $225,000 / yr
\nKey Requirements:
\nWe are hiring a Senior Business Development Manager with over 10 years of experience in business development or marketing initiatives, including 5+ years of management experience at a top-tier Law Firm; and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) experience is mandatory.
\nWhat You'll Do:
\nThe Senior Business Development Manager will support the overall business development and marketing efforts of the Firm by helping to create and execute strategic activities related specifically to the Mergers & Acquisitions
\n practice across multiple markets, clients, and geographies.
Develop strategic business development and marketing plans including goals, action items, and deadlines. Advise and collaborate with partners, the Business Development, Marketing, and Communications teams, as well as other internal stakeholders in the development and execution of these plans;
\nSupport the Mergers & Acquisitions key client efforts and work with stakeholders on the development and execution of meaningful strategic business development and marketing initiatives;
\nDraft and prepare written proposals, pitches, and other communications to clients, prospective clients, and related third party organizations;
\nDrive content-driven campaign strategy designed to generate new business opportunities;
\nCollaborate with the global business development team on the identification and pursuit of cross-selling initiatives;
\nSupport the practice's key client efforts and work with colleagues on best practice to ensure the identification, development, and growth of high-value services to key clients;
\nPlan and oversee seminars, events, and other targeted marketing activities;
\nHelp practice group leaders manage relevant business development budgets;
\nCollaborate with functional managers on relevant PR, communications, and digital marketing initiatives;
\nTravel as needed to support initiatives and participate in activities; and
\nAct as a lead on additional related projects within the Department or Firm as assigned.
\nWhat You'll Bring:
\nBachelors degree (required) with an emphasis in marketing, law or business (preferred); Advanced degree (preferred);
\nAt least 10 years of professional work experience supporting business development or marketing initiatives at a peer law firm or professional services firm (preferred);
\nAt least 5 years of management experience in a corporate law firm setting or relevant industry setting (preferred); and
\nExperience supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (required).
\nProficiency in MS Office Suite;
\nKnowledge of technologies, developments, trends and literature related to legal and professional services marketing fields;
\nExcellent verbal and communication skills, including attention to detail and proofreading;
\nSolid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and corporate legal clients in order to function at a strategic level;
\nAdvanced knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts and practical applications;
\nFundamental knowledge of networking and relationship management;
\nProficiency in team building, management, and leadership skills; and
\nFundamental knowledge of legal concepts.
