Hiring: Business Development Manager – M&A Company: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:13:13 About the job Experience: •2 years M&A/private equity legal marketing experience. Required Skills: •Develop pitches, RFP responses, and deal lists from start to finish, ensuring each is precisely tailored to specific opportunities, and manage the entire process from initial concept through to delivery, effectively showcasing the practice group’s capabilities. •Manage the preparation of directory and award submissions maintaining and enhancing practice group credentials to align with strategic goals. •Supervise the league table submission process, including coordinating with global BDMC business development teams. •Contribute to the Firm’s Public Company Group and Private Equity Transactions Group’s business development efforts. •Partner with senior BD team members and practice leadership on cross-selling and client targeting, including initiatives related to the firm’s priority client program. •Support and attend practice group meetings, develop agendas, document key takeaways, and follow-up on agreed actions. •Conduct ongoing monitoring and analysis of existing and prospective clients, competitor activities, and industry or market trends. •Liaise with the Strategic Pricing team on all budget-related questions for pitches and RFP responses. Qualifications: •The position requires a high-energy and motivated team player who is also able to work independently and collaboratively. The individual must be able to adapt to change, balance competing demands, and manage demands outside of traditional business hours. •7 + years of relevant business development experience in a professional services firm, with a minimum of 2 years M&A/private equity legal marketing experience. •Comprehensive understanding of M&A and PE terminology, deal types, and marketing to corporate and private equity clients. •Operational familiarity with key business development data sources such as Capital IQ, Bloomberg, LSEG, Mergermarket, etc. •Proven experience in writing pitches and proposals. •Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize and summarize information clearly. •Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to generating new ideas. •Excellent oral and written communication skills. •Professional manner, consistently demonstrating the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. •Expected to monitor emails outside of regular business hours. Compensation: •$160,000 - $180,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!