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We have fourteen offices in major financial centers around the world, but we operate as a single, integrated global partnership and not a U.S. firm with a network of overseas locations. The firm employs approximately 1,100 lawyers from more than fifty countries.\nSince 1946 our lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions, and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen, and a human touch.\nThe Business Development Manager will play a key role in supporting the strategic objectives and driving growth for the Americas Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity (PE) practices. This position will be tasked with primarily covering Americas M&A and should have knowledge of the specialist practices involved in M&A and PE M&A transactions. The role will report into the Senior M&A Business Development Manager and will work closely with attorneys and other members of the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications (BDMC) team.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop pitches, RFP responses, and deal lists from start to finish, ensuring each is precisely tailored to specific opportunities, and manage the entire process from initial concept through to delivery, effectively showcasing the practice group’s capabilities.\nManage the preparation of directory and award submissions maintaining and enhancing practice group credentials to align with strategic goals.\nSupervise the league table submission process, including coordinating with global BDMC business development teams. \nContribute to the Firm’s Public Company Group and Private Equity Transactions Group’s business development efforts.\nPartner with senior BD team members and practice leadership on cross-selling and client targeting, including initiatives related to the firm’s priority client program.\nSupport and attend practice group meetings, develop agendas, document key takeaways, and follow-up on agreed actions.\nConduct ongoing monitoring and analysis of existing and prospective clients, competitor activities, and industry or market trends.\nLiaise with the Strategic Pricing team on all budget-related questions for pitches and RFP responses.\nCoordinate with other teams such as Events, PR/Comms, etc. to plan and execute internal and external events, seminars, and webinars, and assist with sponsorships.\nQualifications\nThe position requires a high-energy and motivated team player who is also able to work independently and collaboratively. The individual must be able to adapt to change, balance competing demands, and manage demands outside of traditional business hours.\n7 + years of relevant business development experience in a professional services firm, with a minimum of 2 years M&A/private equity legal marketing experience.\nComprehensive understanding of M&A and PE terminology, deal types, and marketing to corporate and private equity clients.\nFamiliarity with key business development data sources such as Capital IQ, Bloomberg, LSEG, Mergermarket, etc.\nProven experience in writing pitches and proposals.\nStrong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize and summarize information clearly.\nExperience working independently and within cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.\nExceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to generating new ideas.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills.\nProfessional manner, consistently demonstrating the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.\nExpected to monitor emails outside of regular business hours.\nFlexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, as needed.\n**Practice portfolio is subject to change to maintain alignment with the evolving needs of the firm.\nThe estimated base salary for this position ranges from $160,000 to $180,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will be determined based on various job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, the scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, and performance. This is an exempt role, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay.\nCleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Benefits\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. 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