Business Development, Senior Manager, Transactional

Location: New York

Posting Date: 24-Sep-2026

Requisition s/Provinces/Cities:
New York Location Type:
Hybrid Business Unit:
Business Professionals Function: BDMCFull Time or Part Time:
Full Time Contact Email: recruitment services

Apply:  role-holder will develop and drive the North America business development strategy for the Transactional Practice Group, with a focus on Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Restructuring, Bankruptcy, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Projects. Working closely with the Americas Head of Transactional Business Development and partners across the region, the Senior Manager will help grow existing client relationships, identify new opportunities and support priority initiatives across the practice.

Main responsibilities:

Partner with Transactional Practice Group leaders and stakeholders to identify, prioritize and pursue new business opportunities across North America Work with North American and global colleagues to develop cross-selling opportunities and implement strategies that support revenue growth and client retention

Support the development and execution of business plans aligned with North America and global Transactional Practice Group priorities Lead or support targeted pitches, proposals, requests for tender and other strategic business development responses in collaboration with pitch specialists and relationship partners

Develop and maintain marketing collateral, capability statements, practice credentials, biographies and other materials for the Transactional Practice Group Coordinate directory submission strategy, matter selection and responses for publications such as Chambers and Legal 500

Support profile-raising initiatives, including sponsor ships, conferences, memberships, client alerts, newsletters, thought leadership and other market-facing activities

Help shape the strategy for client events, firm meetings, speaking engagements and sponsored programs, partnering with events and communications colleagues as needed

Ensure business development initiatives are coordinated effectively and deliver strong return on investment

Monitor progress against priorities and provide proactive support to partners, client teams and internal stakeholders

Skills and experience:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, business or a related field; advanced degree beneficial but not required

Strong business development, marketing or related experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment

Experience developing business plans, client targeting strategies, proposals, marketing collateral and profile-raising initiatives

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams and AI enabled productivity tools such as Copilot or Claude Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate business objectives into practical, measurable action plans

Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build credibility with partners, lawyers, business professionals and colleagues at all levels

Sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy and commitment to confidentiality

Collaborative approach with the confidence to influence stakeholders and drive initiatives forward Disciplined project management style and a focus on quality, efficiency and return on investment

Personal qualities:

Analytical and solutions-oriented, with the ability to identify key issues and anticipate business needs

Curious, adaptable and comfortable working across varied projects, practices and stakeholder groups

Professional, accountable and proactive, with a strong sense of integrity and ownership

Client-service oriented, collaborative and committed to…