Senior Business Development Manager

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to support revenue growth and help shape the strategic direction of its Transactions department. This high-visibility role partners closely with senior attorneys and practice leadership to drive key business development initiatives across the Private Equity/M&A and EBEC portfolios.

In this role, you will lead a team of BD professionals while serving as a trusted advisor to partners and department leadership. The position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with practices including Capital Markets, Funds, Real Estate, Finance, Restructuring, and Tax, helping to execute strategic growth initiatives across the platform.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior BD professional looking to expand their strategic impact, or a BD Manager ready to step into a senior leadership role, particularly with experience supporting Private Equity or M&A practices. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative mindset, setting the tone for junior team members and driving high-quality execution across initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead BD strategy and execution for the PE/M&A and EBEC portfolios, driving measurable growth initiatives.
• Translate department strategy into clear plans, workflows, and priorities while coordinating across related practices.
• Manage lateral partner onboarding and integration within the PE/M&A and EBEC groups.
• Oversee directories and awards submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic positioning.
• Manage marketing collateral, experience management, digital content, and CRM best practices.
• Support market research, opportunity tracking, and cross-practice collaboration.
• Partner with internal teams on events, partner meetings, and broader firm initiatives.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply or reach out directly to sarah.alshaman@ambitionsearch.com.