Business Development, Senior Manager, Transactional

In this role you will shape the North America business development strategy for the Transactional Practice Group, focusing on Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Restructuring, and related areas. You will partner with regional leaders to grow client relationships, identify opportunities, and support priority initiatives. You'll lead pitches, craft marketing collateral, and coordinate market-facing activities to raise the group's profile. The role emphasizes measurable ROI and cross-functional collaboration to drive revenue growth.

• bonus eligibility
• medical benefits
• dental benefits
• vision benefits
• 401(k) based on hours worked
• annual compensation range discussed during hiring process

• Identify, prioritize and pursue new business opportunities across North America with Practice Group leaders
• Develop cross-selling opportunities and revenue growth strategies with colleagues
• Support execution of business plans aligned with Practice Group priorities
• Lead or support targeted pitches, proposals, and tenders in collaboration with pitch specialists
• Create and maintain marketing collateral, capability statements, bios, and credentials
• Coordinate submissions for Chambers and Legal 500 directory responses
• Support profile-raising activities: sponsorships, conferences, client alerts, newsletters, thought leadership
• Shape client event strategy and sponsor programs with events/communications teams
• Ensure BD initiatives are ROI-focused and aligned with priorities
• Monitor progress and provide proactive support to partners and client teams

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or related field; advanced degree beneficial but not required
• BD/marketing experience, preferably in legal or professional services
• Experience building business plans, client targeting, proposals, and marketing materials
• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and AI-enabled productivity tools (Copilot, Claude)
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate objectives into actionable plans
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and credibility with partners and colleagues
• Discretion, confidentiality, and professional judgment
• Collaborative approach with influencing capability and project-management discipline

• Analytical and solutions-oriented
• Curious and adaptable
• Professional, accountable and proactive
• Microsoft Office
• Teams
• AI productivity tools (Copilot, Claude)