Hiring: Senior Manager: Business Development (Private Equity / M&A) Company: Mayer Brown Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:59:42 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : CV, Capital Markets, Microsoft Office, Project Management About the job Required Skills: •Develops and leads annual marketing and business development planning focused on priorities outlined by M&A and PE practice leadership, including thought leadership platforms, communications, and client outreach that translate market developments and deal activity into client engagement opportunities •Partners with Business Development & Marketing department leadership and M&A/PE practice leaders to develop annual budgets and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with firmwide priorities and cross-practice objectives •Provides senior-level leadership to ensure that M&A and PE business development activities are coordinated across related practices (including funds, capital markets, banking & finance, tax, and other transactional groups) and aligned with the firm’s overall strategic efforts •Actively facilitate and support onboarding and integration of lateral lawyers •Business Development & Profile-Raising Initiatives •Develops and drives implementation of strategic BD initiatives, including priority client targeting and campaigns, coordinated client outreach, thought leadership campaigns, client seminars, roadshows, and networking events designed to maximize market impact across M&A, PE, and related practices •Monitors and analyzes M&A and PE market trends, deal activity, and competitive intelligence to identify emerging opportunities and client engagement strategies, positioning the firm’s lawyers as thought leaders on timely topics •Drives cross-selling efforts and creates stronger integration among related practices and industries by identifying opportunities for collaboration and presenting a unified market strategy to clients Qualifications: •May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. •May require travel to other offices as needed •The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. •The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. •We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. 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!