Business Development Manager

A global Am Law top 50 firm is in search of a Business Development Manager to support the firm's market-leading Private Credit and Leveraged Finance practice. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to practice leadership and partners worldwide, helping to develop and implement client strategies that strengthen market position and drive revenue across one of the most sophisticated finance practices in the industry.

We would love to speak with individuals who bring strong business development and marketing experience from a law firm or professional services environment. Prior exposure to finance-related areas such as leveraged lending, fund finance, corporate finance, or private credit would be especially valuable.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute business development strategies for the Global Finance group in alignment with firmwide goals and priorities.
• Identify and analyze new business opportunities, client growth areas, and cross-selling initiatives across practices and industries.
• Partner with attorneys to create, implement, and monitor individual business development plans.
• Lead and manage client targeting initiatives, including prospect identification, pursuit tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Competitive Intelligence team to research clients, competitors, and market developments to uncover new opportunities and enhance client service.
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality pitches, RFP responses, and presentations that clearly articulate the strengths of the practice.
• Work with BD and Marketing colleagues to develop and maintain compelling collateral, including practice descriptions, brochures, and capability decks.
• Manage client-facing events, webinars, and substantive programs, and coordinate sponsorships, conferences, and professional association involvement to enhance practice visibility.
• Support awards submissions, legal directory entries, and other high-profile marketing initiatives.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to junior BD team members, contributing to their professional development.

If supporting a globally recognized law firm and contributing to one of the most complex, high-profile finance practices in the market excites you, please apply or reach out directly to nikhita.kumar@ambitionsearch.com.

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