Business Development Specialist – M&A and Private Equity

The role

The Business Development Specialist will support business development and visibility initiatives for M&A, Private Equity, Media & Entertainment, and Life Sciences practices. This includes creating pitch materials, managing deal collection, and supporting client relationship activities.

What you will do

• Support development and marketing efforts for assigned practices and regions
• Support individual partner business objectives with the business development manager
• Work with the BD Manager and Marketing Intelligence team on deal collection for league table submissions
• Liaise with third-party publications to ensure proper credit for submitted deals
• Support legal directory and industry award submissions
• Maintain master collateral materials including pitch documents, pitch decks, deal lists, and matter descriptions
• Support visibility initiatives including conferences, sponsorships, and speaking opportunities
• Provide guidance and support to client relationship activities
• Collaborate with CRM, Market intelligence, and Directories teams to maintain client data
• Collaborate with the business development and market intelligence teams on client targeting and research reports

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 in an environment with shifting priorities and many constituents
• Ability to work under pressure
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work outside business hours as needed
• University degree
• 3-5 years of experience in professional services
• Experience creating and developing business pitches

Nice to have

• Experience with CRM systems

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.