About this role
About the Role
This role will develop and drive the North America business development strategy for Baker McKenzie’s Transactional Practice Group, focusing on Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Restructuring, Bankruptcy, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Projects. Working with the Americas Head of Transactional Business Development and partners across the region, the Senior Manager will help grow existing client relationships, identify new opportunities and support priority initiatives across the practice. What You'll Do
- Partner with Transactional Practice Group leaders and stakeholders to identify, prioritize and pursue new business opportunities across North America.
- Work with North American and global colleagues to develop cross-selling opportunities and implement strategies that support revenue growth and client retention.
- Support the development and execution of business plans aligned with North America and global Transactional Practice Group priorities.
- Lead or support targeted pitches, proposals, requests for tender and other strategic business development responses in collaboration with pitch specialists and relationship partners.
- Develop and maintain marketing collateral, capability statements, practice credentials, biographies and other materials for the Transactional Practice Group.
- Coordinate directory submission strategy, matter selection and responses for publications such as Chambers and Legal 500.
- Support profile-raising initiatives, including sponsorships, conferences, memberships, client alerts, newsletters, thought leadership and other market-facing activities.
- Help shape the strategy for client events, firm meetings, speaking engagements and sponsored programs, partnering with events and communications colleagues as needed.
- Ensure business development initiatives are coordinated effectively and deliver strong return on investment.
- Monitor progress against priorities and provide proactive support to partners, client teams and internal stakeholders. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, business or a related field; advanced degree beneficial but not required.
- Strong business development, marketing or related experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
- Experience developing business plans, client targeting strategies, proposals, marketing collateral and profile-raising initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams and AI enabled productivity tools such as Copilot or Claude.
- Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate business objectives into practical, measurable action plans.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities with competing demands.