Manager, Business Development - Private Equity

As a Business Development Manager, you will lead BD efforts for the Corporate & Private Equity practice and Private Equity Industry group, partnering with the BD Director and practice lawyers to craft and execute strategic plans. You will develop messaging to strengthen market positioning, drive client opportunities, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives across offices. You will own opportunities from RFPs to key client programs, and oversee events, content, and messaging to fuel revenue growth. This role combines strategy, client-facing execution, and team mentorship in a collaborative, tech-enabled environment.

• hybrid remote option
• excellent benefits

• Collaborate with chairs to develop business plans, budgets, and content marketing strategies
• Drive BD elements for designated departments, pursue new and retain existing business
• Lead RFPs, pitches, and client meetings with lawyers
• Oversee collection of deals/matter descriptions in the experience management system
• Draft and implement BD plans for individuals, departments, and key clients
• Coordinate key client programs and monitor industry trends for new opportunities
• Lead lateral integration and analyze client relationships for growth
• Align budgets with strategic goals and provide best practices for budget management
• Drive messaging for rankings (Chambers, Legal 500) and coordinate with communications to repurpose materials
• Identify and guide industry/client research with the CI team
• Lead seminars, webinars, receptions, sponsorships, and speaking engagements
• Utilize DealCloud CRM to support department and client goals
• Raise the profile of designated service areas and manage intranet content
• Mentor junior colleagues and foster cross-geography collaboration

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 5+ years in marketing/practice development in law firm or professional services
• Knowledge of corporate/private equity or financial sectors preferred
• BD-focused event management experience
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate legal services into marketing content
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
• Strategic thinker with branding and messaging consistency
• Tech-savvy with ability to learn new programs
• Experience with DealCloud (desirable)
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms (e.g., Harvey)

• collaboration
• clear communication
• strategic thinking
• DealCloud
• CRM systems
• content marketing