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$60K - 90K a year
Support business development initiatives including pitches, proposals, research, and client event coordination for Private Equity/M&A practices.
Requires at least two years of business development or marketing experience within a law firm, strong writing and organizational skills, and ability to work with attorneys.
Our client, a national law firm, is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support its 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 and offers a hybrid work arrangement. 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. Qualifications • 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.
This job posting was last updated on 10/2/2026