Business Development Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions

Business Development Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions

A law firm is looking for a Business Development Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to join their team in New York, NY.

Compensation: $180-200K

• Collaborate with the Business Development team and Partners in implementing business development strategies and action plans for the M&A practice and select industry groups
• Support Partners and other firm administrative departments with presentation development, pitches and responses to RFPs for new business, and internal presentations and varied practice management duties
• Collaborate with Senior Business Development team members and the Communications team to support profile raising initiatives and other PR/communications-related initiatives, including key corporate events such as speaking engagements, business association networking, writing opportunities and media events
• Liaise with Business Development team members and Partners to develop and maintain up-to-date practice descriptions, capability statements, engagement lists and other business development materials
• Assist with and oversee competitive intelligence, industry and market trends and research, as well as analysis of clients and potential clients
• Prepare and oversee management of directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories and publications
• Manage and oversee client events, independently or collaboratively, including program development, participant coordination and logistics
• Work with Business Development team members to accurately maintain the Firm's engagement database and deals and case experience across all channels, as well as other operations and systems
• Direct management of junior Client team members; participate in onboarding and training of junior Client team members; project manage and review various work streams; mentor and help to set goals and professional milestones
• Perform and manage projects, other duties and initiatives as assigned, including dedicated support for the Firm's client teams initiative and other priority client initiatives

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required

Preferred:

• Major in Marketing, English, Communications, Advertising or related field
• J.D.

Required

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience managing teams and complex projects
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships
• Creative and innovative thinker, generating ideas that create value and improve processes
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and web-based research
• Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical abilities
• Ability to assess needs, assign priorities, develop strategies and make recommendations when presented with ambiguous or incomplete information
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, escalating as appropriate
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate across teams and effectively share knowledge and resources with appropriate parties, both internally and externally
• Ability to anticipate business challenges of Partners and Senior team members and proactively address needs with self-assuredness and business acumen
• Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed

Preferred:

• 3 years as a practicing lawyer in a M&A related role is highly desirable
• Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm
• Familiarity with experience management databases such as Content Pilot or Foundation
• Experience with website maintenance and or Client Relationship Management (CRM) system experience