Business Development Specialist – Private Equity/M&A
External job listingat J. Katz & Partners, Inc
Support Private Equity and M&A practices with pitches, proposals, research, directory submissions and client-development initiatives.
Salary
Not provided
Location
New York, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Business Development Specialist – Private Equity/M&A
New York, United States
Job description
About the role
J. Katz & Partners, Inc is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support a national law firm’s Private Equity and M&A practices. The position is broad and attorney-facing, with responsibility for pitches and proposals, business development materials, market research, directory submissions and client-development initiatives. The position may be based in New York or Boston.
Responsibilities
- Prepare pitches, proposals and responses to RFPs, including drafting and editing content.
- Develop and maintain presentations, experience lists, attorney biographies and other business development materials.
- Coordinate legal directory and award submissions, working with attorneys and business development leadership to gather and refine information.
- Conduct research on clients, prospective clients, industries and competitors in support of business development opportunities.
- Track client opportunities, pitches and outcomes within the firm’s CRM.
- Monitor significant transactions, client developments and practice news.
- Support client events, webinars and sponsorships, including program materials, speaker coordination, attendee tracking and follow-up.
- Work closely with attorneys and colleagues across business development, research, communications and technology.
Requirements
- At least two years of business development or marketing experience within a law firm.
- Experience preparing pitches, proposals, RFP responses or other client-facing materials.
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading and research skills.
- Ability to work directly with attorneys and business professionals.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
- Experience with transactional practices, legal directory submissions or CRM systems is preferred.
Key facts
- The role supports a national law firm’s Private Equity and M&A practices.
- At least two years of business development or marketing experience within a law firm is required.
- The position may be based in New York or Boston.
Frequently asked questions
What does the role involve?
It supports Private Equity and M&A practices through pitches and proposals, business development materials, research, directory submissions and client-development initiatives.
What experience is required?
At least two years of business development or marketing experience within a law firm is required. Experience preparing pitches, proposals, RFP responses or other client-facing materials is also required.
Which experience is preferred?
Experience with transactional practices, legal directory submissions or CRM systems is preferred.