D3 Search is actively seeking an accomplished Business Development Manager (M&A) for a highly respected global AMLAW 50 law practice located in downtown LA (90071):
Position Title:
Business Development Manager
- Note: 5+ yrs. legal business development expertise focused in the M&A space.
Location | Map:
Los Angeles, CA (90071)
Employment Status:
Full-time | direct hire employment.
Employer Work Model:
Hybrid work model.
Position Summary:
The Business Development Manager works closely with the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) group to develop and sustain loyal client base for increased work, revenues, and profitability.
- Creates and implements strategic business development plans for the practice and at an individual level.
- Anticipates, and identifies opportunities for promoting and cross‑selling.
- Conducts research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships, expand the client base, and increase external and internal visibility.
- Provides thought leadership and executes on targeted marketing methods including social media strategies, CLE seminars, organizational affiliations, and initiatives.
- Develops new content, customized pitches and responses to all types of RFP/RFI questionnaires, and marketing materials.
- Identifies strategies to best position the firm and create original, client-focused proposals.
- Ensures meticulous execution of all projects and work, with data and content consistently accurate and well presented.
- Attains synergies for all marketing programs through effective collaboration.
- Ensures client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of the position.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- Five or more years of professional services business development and/or marketing experience; law firm experience REQUIRED.
- Thorough knowledge of M&A/transactional practices, with direct work experience a plus.
- Strong knowledge of core marketing principles including driving innovative tools and programs, competitive intelligence, market research, and pitch and RFP responses.
- High degree of motivation, with driving sense of responsibility, accountability, and responsiveness.
- Excellent writing skills. Ability to focus written materials to ensure impact on general business, legal, and niche populations.
- Strong business acumen: the ability to recognize marketing and business development opportunities and to pursue them strategically.
- Excellent attention to detail in all areas, including writing, copy editing, researching, and managing data.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively in a matrixed organization.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines.
- Ability to quickly assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions, including ability to draw clear conclusions from a diverse collection of data.
- Talent for creating client satisfaction; demonstrated ability to focus on the client value in all work
Compensation | Salary | Benefits:
Salary range is up to 155K (DOE/DOQ). Comprehensive & robust health benefits package.
If interested in this full-time/direct hire Business Development Manager role with this highly respected AMLAW 50 law practice located in downtown LA (90071), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:
Domenic Ferrante
📌D3 Search
📬 domenic@d3search.com | 📡 www.d3search.com
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