Business Development Manager U.S. Corporate

Reed Smith LLP • New York, NY • 1h ago

Position summary The Business Development Manager supports the Chair of the Private Equity group in driving business development and marketing efforts for the Chair's practice. This includes identifying, developing, and implementing strategies aligned with firmwide and regional initiatives. This is a hands-on role requiring ownership of key credentials, pitch opportunities, and strategic initiatives. The position operates in a fast-paced partner environment and requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities. The role works autonomously while collaborating across practice groups and regions, requiring an ownership mindset, proactive approach, and ability to drive initiatives forward with minimal supervision. Job duties and responsibilities Lead business development efforts and deliverables supporting the Chair's practice Manage and develop junior BD coordinators, including performance, workload distribution, and coaching Build knowledge of the Chair's practice, clients, market position, and growth opportunities Identify and support business development opportunities with new and existing clients Conduct client and market research using firm tools and systems Develop practice materials including profiles, experience lists, and case studies Partner with Pitches and Proposals team on RFPs, RFIs, and presentations Oversee day-to-day BD operations, ensuring priorities and workflows are clearly defined Manage workload distribution and proactively address resource constraints Identify and implement process improvements across BD workflows and tools Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Communications, Finance, Legal Operations, IT, and Administration Perform other duties as assigned Job duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Required skills and experience Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related discipline required Experience Minimum of 5 years of business development or marketing experience Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred Experience working directly with partners and senior stakeholders Experience with client-facing activity preferred Experience working across regions preferred Strong understanding of legal industry trends and client needs Experience in high-performance environments requiring ownership and accountability Background in investment banking, financial services, consulting, or similar environments a plus Exposure to private equity preferred Skills Ability to influence partners and act as a trusted advisor Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Experience managing complex pitches and RFPs Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and project management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Ability to quickly learn new systems and tools Strong professional judgment and interpersonal skills Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization Customer service-oriented mindset with cultural awareness Ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong initiative, ownership mindset, and accountability Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment High energy, resilience, and goal orientation Entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving focus Ability to communicate workload and resource needs effectively Supervisory responsibilities Will oversee junior members of the Business Development team Equipment to be used Personal computer and standard office equipment Essential job functions Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform computer-based work Ability to use technology and collaboration tools Ability to communicate effectively Ability to analyze complex information and manage multiple priorities Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information Ability to travel for meetings and training

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