Business Development Manager (M&A)

We're excited to partner with a global Am Law top 20 firm in its search for a Business Development Manager to support the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice. In this position, based in New York, you will play a critical role in driving the strategic goals of the practice leadership for top-tier firm in the transactional space.

We would love to speak with individuals with Business Development and Marketing experience within a law firm or professional services firm. Prior experience supporting the M&A vertical is essential.

Please note that this position can be elevated to the Senior Manager level for the right profile.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the creation of pitches, RFP responses, and deal lists from concept to completion-ensuring each deliverable is customized to the opportunity and effectively highlights the practice group's strengths.
• Support business development initiatives for both the Public Company Group and the Private Equity Transactions Group.
• Collaborate with senior BD team members and practice leaders on cross-selling strategies and client targeting efforts, including activities tied to the firm's priority client program.
• Assist with practice group meetings by preparing agendas, capturing key discussion points, and ensuring follow-up on action items.
• Continuously track and analyze current and potential clients, competitor movements, and broader industry or market developments.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support a highly ranked, global law firm in one of its most happening groups. If this position is of interest to you, please apply or reach out to nikhita.kumar@ambitionsearch.com!