Senior Business Development Manager

I'm excited to be working with a leading global law firm on their search to add an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to support growth across its Private Equity/M&A and EBEC practices. This high‑visibility role partners closely with senior attorneys and practice leadership in their transactions department, to drive execution of key BD initiatives, elevate market positioning, and manage a team of BD professionals.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior attorneys and practice leadership, leading the execution of critical business development initiatives while contributing to a collaborative, collegial, and high‑performing culture. This is an ideal opportunity for a BD professional looking to elevate their strategic impact, manage a high‑visibility portfolio, and work cross-functionally with groups such as Capital Markets, Funds, Real Estate, Finance, Restructuring, and Tax.

I'd love to speak with Senior legal BDM professionals looking to make a lateral move, or BDMs looking to step into a senior role, preferably within a PE/M&A practice area. Beyond that, this person must be enthusiastic about the opportunity and must lead by example for junior staff members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead BD strategy and execution for the PE/M&A and EBEC portfolios, driving growth initiatives and measurable performance.

• Translate department strategy into clear plans, workflows, and priorities while coordinating efforts across related practices (Capital Markets, Funds, Real Estate, Finance, Restructuring, and Tax).

• Manage lateral attorney onboarding and integration for the PE/M&A and EBEC groups.

• Lead directories and awards submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic messaging.

• Oversee marketing collateral, experience management, digital content, and CRM discipline.

• Support market research, opportunity tracking, and cross-practice collaboration.

• Work closely with internal teams on events, partner meetings, and firmwide initiatives.

If this role sounds interesting to you, please apply or reach out to Sarah Alshaman for more information.