Business Development Manager – Corporate Finance & Turnaround

New York, Chicago, Atlanta

Hybrid

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Overview
A top-tier international legal practice—known for its collaborative culture and innovative approach—is seeking a Business Development Manager to partner with its finance and restructuring attorneys. In this hands-on role, you’ll work alongside sector specialists, marketing colleagues, and senior lawyers to shape growth strategies, produce client-facing materials, and drive outreach initiatives.

 

What You’ll Do

• Proposal & Presentation Leadership

  • Own the development of client proposals and pitch decks, coordinating inputs from legal teams and drafting narrative content.

  • Update and maintain core practice messages and proof points for use across presentations, web pages, and collateral.
     

• Directory & Awards Coordination

  • Manage submissions to legal directories and league tables; collaborate with communications on award entries and deal announcements.
     

• New Hire Integration

  • Support the onboarding of lateral joiners by creating integration roadmaps and overseeing targeted client-outreach plans.
     

• Cross-Practice Collaboration

  • Team up with BD peers across other specialty groups to uncover cross-sell opportunities and co-author pitches that span multiple practice areas.
     

• Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis

  • Conduct research on potential clients, rivals, and market trends to inform positioning and growth tactics.
     

• Event & Sponsorship Management

  • Plan and execute client events—receptions, roundtables, webinars—handling logistics, invites, on-site coordination, and follow-up engagement.

  • Identify key industry conferences, sponsorships, and speaking slots; liaise with organizers to secure participation.
     

• Systems & Reporting

  • Leverage CRM and experience-tracking tools to log activities, measure impact, and generate insights for leadership reviews.

  • Draft internal updates, meeting agendas, and performance summaries to keep practice-group heads informed.

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Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 5–8 years in business development or marketing—preferably within a law firm or professional services environment

• Exceptional project-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple high-priority tasks under tight deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication, including editing and proofreading prowess

• Collaborative mindset; comfortable influencing senior lawyers and working across diverse teams

• Tech-savvy with solid Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with CRM or client-experience platforms

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What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, life/disability insurance)

• Generous paid time off and parental-leave policies

• Professional development resources and a supportive, inclusive culture

 

Commitment to Diversity
We’re an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.