Business Development Manager

Job title: Business Development Manager

About the Role The Business Development Manager supports the Chair of the Private Equity group in driving business development and marketing efforts for the Chair's practice. This hands-on role requires ownership of key credentials, pitch opportunities, and strategic initiatives, operating in a fast-paced partner environment with strong judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities. The role collaborates across practice groups and regions with an ownership mindset and proactive approach.

What You'll Do

• Lead business development efforts and deliverables supporting the Chair's practice
• Manage and develop junior BD coordinators, including performance, workload distribution, and coaching
• Build knowledge of the Chair's practice, clients, market position, and growth opportunities
• Identify and support business development opportunities with new and existing clients
• Conduct client and market research using firm tools and systems
• Develop practice materials including profiles, experience lists, and case studies
• Partner with Pitches and Proposals team on RFPs, RFIs, and presentations
• Oversee day-to-day BD operations, ensuring priorities and workflows are clearly defined
• Manage workload distribution and proactively address resource constraints
• Identify and implement process improvements across BD workflows and tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Communications, Finance, Legal Operations, IT, and Administration
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related discipline
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of business development or marketing experience
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred
• Experience working directly with partners and senior stakeholders
• Experience with client-facing activity preferred
• Experience working across regions preferred
• Strong understanding of legal industry trends and client needs
• Experience in high-performance environments requiring ownership and accountability
• Background in investment banking, financial services, consulting, or similar environments a plus
• Exposure to private equity preferred
• Skills: Ability to influence partners and act as a trusted advisor; Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities; Experience managing complex pitches and RFPs; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong organizational and project management skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); Ability to quickly learn new systems and tools; Strong professional judgment and interpersonal skills; Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization; Customer service-oriented mindset with cultural awareness; Ability to work independently and collaboratively; Strong initiative, ownership mindset, and accountability; Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment; High energy, resilience, and goal orientation; Entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving focus; Ability to communicate workload and resource needs effectively

Nice to Have

• Exposure to private equity
• Experience working across regions (additional preference)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $155,000 – $199,500 per year (USD)
• Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, Medical insurance, Health savings account (HSA), Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Accident insurance, Hospital indemnity insurance, Critical illness insurance, Life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Flexible spending accounts (FSA), Lyra Health EAP, Paid family leave, Transportation benefit, Back-up child care services, College Coach program, Pet insurance, Paid time off.