Business Development Manager - M&A and PE

The role

The Business Development Manager will lead business development, marketing, and visibility initiatives for the M&A and Private Equity practices. This person will translate practice and partner priorities into actionable plans to strengthen client relationships and pursue new business.

What you will do

• Develop and execute business development plans for the M&A and Private Equity practices and assigned regions.
• Support key client initiatives and collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities.
• Lead the strategy, preparation, and delivery of tailored pitches, proposals, and client-facing materials.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of practice materials like pitch decks and deal lists.
• Collaborate with communications and digital marketing to pursue speaking opportunities, media visibility, awards, and legal directory recognition.
• Plan and oversee client events, seminars, conferences, and sponsorships.
• Assist the Director with team management and mentoring junior team members.
• Lead additional department and firm projects as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Exceptional professional interpersonal skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firms.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Exceptional in Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Word PowerPoint).
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work outside business hours and occasional travel as needed.
• University degree.
• 5-7 years of experience in professional services.

Nice to have

• Legal experience preferred
• 2+ years of team management experience preferred
• Experience with strategic business development planning and pitching, with transactional knowledge preferred

Benefits

• health care
• retirement benefits
• paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
• parental leave
• basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.