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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to help drive the strategic growth of the firm’s Corporate practice with an emphasis on our M&A and Private Equity groups. This position will reside in New York, with hybrid work capabilities, and report to the Director of Business Development.

The ideal Senior Manager is a creative thinker, has strong written and verbal communications skills, a client service-oriented approach, attention to detail, intellectually curiosity, and works well in teams and autonomously. The Senior Manager must be organized and have strong follow-through, proactive, be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, and work well in a fast‑paced environment.

**Contribute to the development and implementation of the Corporate practice’s growth strategy, particularly as it relates to the M&A and Private Equity practices

Research, analyze and drive the strategy on client growth opportunities, in collaboration with firm’s research team and market intelligence analyst.

Oversee lateral partner strategy and integration for M&A and Private Equity partners joining the firm

Write and maintain marketing collateral, including web content, pitch books, attorney biographies and other marketing assets

Manage M&A and Private Equity deal database, including ongoing matter collection and reporting

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a marketing‑related field. Advanced degree, JD or MBA a plus

Minimum of 7 years of experience with 3 years of management experience in the legal or professional services industry

Strong financial and research capability

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills

Strong project management skills

Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential

Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems

Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package, which may also include a full range of health and other insurance benefits, financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility), a discretionary bonus, and various paid time off benefits. Excellent customer facing and internal oral and written communications skills

Excellent MS Office skills to include, but not limited to MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Experience working in a Marine Corps Systems Command Program Office or similar organization

Positive attitude and understanding of the Marine Corps mission.

Ability to function as part of an agile team when given broad direction.