Senior Business Development Manager, M&A
$170k - $250kPlona Partners
Business Development Senior Manager | Corporate, M&A & Securities
New York | Boston | Philadelphia | Stamford, CT
$170,000 – $250,000 + Bonus & Overtime Eligibility | Hybrid
Plona Partners is representing an Am Law 50-ranked, internationally recognized law firm with a sophisticated corporate platform and a strong presence across major U.S. financial markets.
Our client is seeking an accomplished Business Development Senior Manager to serve as a strategic advisor to senior attorneys and practice leadership across its Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Securities practices. This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity for a business development professional who wants to move beyond traditional marketing execution and play a meaningful role in shaping practice growth, client development, and long-term revenue strategy.
The Opportunity
Working closely with Practice Group Leaders and senior firm leadership, this individual will help drive the commercial strategy of a sophisticated corporate practice, with significant autonomy and influence over business development initiatives across multiple offices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing sophisticated business development strategies across Corporate, M&A, and Securities practices.
- Serving as a trusted strategic advisor to partners and practice leadership on client growth, competitive positioning, and market opportunities.
- Leading high-value pitches, RFPs, client presentations, and strategic pursuit initiatives.
- Identifying cross-selling opportunities across practices, offices, and industry sectors.
- Leveraging market intelligence, competitive research, and client insights to identify new revenue opportunities.
- Overseeing strategic marketing investments, practice budgets, and business development ROI.
- Partnering with firm leadership on thought leadership, market visibility, and strategic client engagement.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing business development professionals while driving collaboration across offices.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of progressive business development or marketing experience, preferably within Am Law firms or sophisticated professional services organizations.
- Strong understanding of Corporate, M&A, Securities, Capital Markets, or related transactional practices.
- Demonstrated success advising senior partners and influencing practice-level growth strategies.
- Experience leading complex pitches, client development initiatives, and cross-practice opportunities.
- Strong commercial judgment, financial acumen, and executive-level communication skills.
- Proven leadership experience, including managing and mentoring business development teams.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced qualifications are valued.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $170,000 – $250,000, depending on experience.
- Bonus and overtime eligibility.
- Hybrid work arrangement.
- Location flexibility across New York, Boston, Philadelphia, or Stamford.
- Opportunity to support a nationally recognized corporate practice within an Am Law 50 platform.
- Significant exposure to senior partners, practice leadership, and firmwide strategic initiatives.
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