Business Development

Our global Financial Services client is seeking to recruit a Executive Director Debt Capital Markets to lead new business development and revenue generating relationship management with large-cap leveraged/high yield healthcare issuers in North America.

Responsibilities:

• Lead new business development, relationship management and revenue growth strategies with large-cap rated leveraged/high yield debt issuers in the diversified healthcare industry
• Develop revenue generating relationships with C-level corporate borrowers and debt issuers in the North American Healthcare sector
• Develop relationships that lead to client retention and long-term market penetration
• Meet and exceed financial and strategic objectives set by group head
• Collaborate closely with credit, analytics, marketing and sales to execute consistent commercial revenue growth strategy
• Pursue and close new business and actively participate in client engagement activities (i.e., client visits, marketing presentations, etc.)
• Educate clients on the competitive advantages the firm’s research and analysis offers
• Gather and analyze client feedback and utilize results to hone client marketing strategy
• Analyze global industry trends and produce actionable market intelligence
• Work closely with colleagues to achieve group revenue goals

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10 years’ corporate or investment banking relationship management, leveraged finance, capital markets or syndicate banking experience
• Demonstrated relationships with high yield/leveraged debt issuers and corporate borrowers in the North American Healthcare sector
• Relationship / account management / client coverage experience
• Broad knowledge of corporate debt capital markets deal process
• Strong client-facing relationship management and negotiating skills
• Ability to communicate strategic initiatives, identify customer needs, create actionable solutions and influence internal and external stakeholders
• US travel required

Our global Financial Services client is seeking to recruit a Managing Director to lead new business development, business relationship management and revenue growth strategies with elite large-cap private equity financial sponsors and global asset managers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead new business development, business relationship management and revenue growth objectives with elite large-cap private equity financial sponsors and global asset managers
• Cover and manage key strategic account relationships and develop new business relationships with large global asset managers and private equity firms
• Partner with sector specific analysts and product subject matter experts to coordinate new business development strategies
• Develop targeted marketing plans enhance current relationships and win new business mandates

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years’ financial sponsor private equity coverage investment banking
• Demonstrated sponsor coverage, leveraged capital markets origination or debt syndication experience at a top-tier global investment bank
• Well developed relationships with key capital markets stakeholders at global private equity firms and large asset managers
• New business development and client relationship management expertise
• Advanced negotiation and deal closing skills
• Ability to travel as required

Our elite law firm client is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager to lead strategic business development planning and execution objectives, mentor junior team members and advise partners and attorneys across the global Litigation practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with marketing, business development and strategic planning initiatives
• Under guidance of the Senior Manager execute strategic plans for individual attorneys, partners, practice groups, client teams, and industry groups across the US
• Analyze and report on progress of all marketing objectives
• Provide hands-on marketing and business development support for multiple litigation practice areas
• Work with colleagues to coordinate and administer events, speaking engagements, sponsorship and thought leadership initiatives
• Work closely with the Business Intelligence Group to obtain and analyze client, prospective client and market research to identify business development opportunities and competitive advantages
• Prepare marketing collateral, pitch materials and assist the proposal team with RFP preparation
• Create and distribute of marketing collateral and thought leadership pieces
• Assist internal communications team with the award submission process
• Manage department database updates, practice and subject matter descriptions, website, biographies, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience in legal business development or marketing
• Knowledge of the litigation practice landscape and understanding of relevant litigation matter types and terminology is required
• White collar defense litigation experience is a plus
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to process and summarize complex information required
• Demonstrated ability to execute and achieve measurable results
• Excellent communication, writing, editing and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work in a high pressure and often stressful corporate environment
• Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Resourceful, motivated and driven attitude with a “can do” attitude
• Willingness to work overtime, including occasional weekends required
• Domestic travel, although infrequent, may be required

Our global Financial Services client is seeking to recruit a Director Debt Capital Markets to lead new business development and client coverage relationship management with large-cap high-yield corporate issuers, bankers and credit/private equity investors in the North American energy sector (Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Project Finance, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Lead new business development and client coverage relationship management with large-cap high-yield corporate issuers, bankers and credit/private equity investors in the North American energy sector (Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Project Finance, etc.)
• Develop relationships that lead to client retention and long-term market penetration
• Meet and exceed financial and strategic objectives set by group head
• Collaborate closely with credit, analytics, marketing and sales to execute consistent commercial revenue growth strategy
• Pursue and close new business and actively participate in client engagement activities (i.e., client visits, marketing presentations, etc.)
• Educate clients on the competitive advantages the firm’s research and analysis offers
• Gather and analyze client feedback and utilize results to hone client marketing strategy
• Analyze global industry trends and produce actionable market intelligence
• Work closely with colleagues globally to achieve group revenue goals

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years of leveraged finance, debt capital markets origination or syndication and execution experience in the large-cap energy and natural resources sector
• Prior relationship / account management or client coverage experience
• Broad knowledge of corporate debt capital markets deal process
• Strong client-facing relationship management and negotiating skills
• Ability to communicate strategic initiatives, identify customer needs, create actionable solutions and influence internal and external stakeholders
• US travel required

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a Client & Market Intelligence Manager to perform market analysis, monitor macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and analyze complex data to identify business development opportunities and enhance client relationship initiatives for the global financial institutions practice.

Responsibilities:

• Perform market analysis, monitor macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and analyze complex data to identify business development opportunities and enhance client relationship initiatives for the global financial institutions practice
• Perform detailed analysis of industry sectors and clients to develop cross-selling strategies for key partners and attorneys
• Leverage data mining and technology tools to develop and maintain dashboards to measure KPIs
• Assist the business development team in developing sales desks, pitches and new business proposals
• Track ROI for business development initiatives and perform ad hoc projects as required
• Develop relationships with partners, attorneys and practice group leaders and assist with individual and practice wide profile raising initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of market research, market intelligence, legal operations or legal marketing experience
• Advanced research, data analytical and project management skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Critical thinker with advanced problem solving skills
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholder
• Strong interest in the financial services industry and keen desire to analyze financial industry trends and developments

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a Business Development Coordinator to assist senior team members with business development, client development and strategic marketing initiatives for the firm’s global AI/Emerging Tech practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with business development, marketing and strategic planning with a primary focus on driving business growth objectives
• Under guidance of the Senior Manager execute strategic plans for individual attorneys, partners, practice groups, client teams, and industry groups across the US
• Analyze and report on progress of all marketing objectives
• Provide hands-on marketing and business development support including the preparation of pitches, proposals, RFPs/RFIs, and marketing collateral
• Assist with awards, rankings and the directory submission process
• Work with colleagues to coordinate and administer events, speaking engagements, sponsorship and thought leadership initiatives
• Work closely with the Business Intelligence Group to obtain and analyze client, prospective client and market research to identify business development opportunities and competitive advantages
• Create and distribute of marketing collateral and thought leadership pieces
• Assist internal communications team with the award submission process
• Manage department database updates, practice and subject matter descriptions, website, biographies, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 years of relevant marketing, communications or business development support experience
• Entry-level candidates with internship experience in marketing, communications or business development and an interest in emerging technologies encouraged to apply
• Exposure to AI or Emerging Technologies is desirable
• Highly motivated with a keen interest in developing a long-term career in legal business development and marketing
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to process and summarize complex information required
• Demonstrated ability to execute and achieve measurable results
• Excellent communication, writing, editing and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work in a high pressure and often stressful corporate environment
• Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Resourceful, motivated and driven attitude with a “can do” attitude

Our global law firm client is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager to support new business development, client development and strategic marketing objectives for the firm’s Corporate M&A, Capital Markets and Litigation practice groups.

Responsibilities:

• Support new business development, client development and strategic marketing objectives for for the firm’s Corporate M&A, Capital Markets and Litigation practice groups
• Execute strategic plans for individual attorneys, partners, practice groups, client teams
• Analyze and report on progress of all marketing objectives
• Provide hands-on marketing and business development support for multiple litigation practice areas
• Work with colleagues to coordinate and administer events, speaking engagements, sponsorship and thought leadership initiatives
• Work closely with the Competitive Intelligence Group to obtain and analyze client, prospective client and market research to identify business development opportunities and competitive advantages
• Prepare marketing collateral, pitch materials and assist the proposal team with RFP preparation
• Create and distribute of marketing collateral and thought leadership pieces
• Assist internal communications team with the award submission process
• Manage department database updates, practice and subject matter descriptions, website, biographies, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of business development or strategic marketing experience
• Law firm, legal services, professional services or financial services industry experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of M&A, Capital Markets or Litigation preferred
• Advanced writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to process and summarize complex information
• Demonstrated ability to execute and achieve measurable results
• Excellent communication, writing, editing and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work in a high pressure and often stressful corporate environment
• Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful, motivated and driven attitude with a “can do” attitude
• Willingness to work overtime, including occasional weekends required

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a Senior Business Development Advisor to develop strategic business objectives, drive practice revenue growth, enhance practice visibility with clients and prospects and advise Partners on client development initiatives across the US Music and Entertainment practice group.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic business objectives, drive practice revenue growth, enhance practice visibility with clients and prospects and advise Partners on client development initiatives across the US Music and Entertainment practice group
• Target and develop long-term relationships with prospective clients
• Source, identify and analyze pitch opportunities for the practice
• Analyze market trends and develop innovative solutions to drive revenue growth
• Develop client outreach strategies that align with practice goals and assist with the planning and execution of blue-chip client events
• Identify sponsorship opportunities and work with marketing colleagues to maximize executive visibility and firm branding strategies
• Collaborate with partners in other practice groups to build a cohesive client development strategy in the LA market
• Collaborate with marketing and business development colleagues to share regional market intelligence and client feedback for strategic business planning efforts
• Analyze market and industry trends to identify new business targets and client development strategies
• Develop bespoke client development strategies for specific client development strategies
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of business development and client development initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• JD preferred
• 10+ years of legal business development or strategic sales in the legal or financial services industry
• Highly motivated self starter with excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of the US entertainment and music industries
• Creative, innovative and strategic thinker with the demonstrated ability to drive client development, client event and sponsorship strategies

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a Business Development Analyst to perform industry analysis, compile company research, perform market research, analyze competitors and support global business development strategy for the M&A, Capital Markets and Litigation practice groups.

Responsibilities:

• Perform industry analysis, compile company research, perform market research, analyze competitors and support global business development strategy for the M&A, Capital Markets and Litigation practice groups
• Analyze daily market intelligence to identify potential deals that can be pitched to partners for review
• Analyze and monitor trends and developments in various industries and geographic regions
• Benchmark deal activity versus competitors by analyzing legal industry publications. league table rankings and legal media/news sources
• Compile and analyze industry lists by region to better understand the firm’s coverage and market share
• Analyze M&A, Capital Markets and Litigation deal activity to support broader business development strategy
• Perform special projects as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of business development or marketing experience in the legal, professional services or financial services industry
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Fundamental understanding of financial markets
• Highly motivated and driven with an outgoing personality
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Superb communication, interpersonal, presentation and business writing skills
• Ability to consumer and synthesize complex data and draw actionable conclusions
• Ability and willingness to work overtime to meet practice and business needs
• Proficient MS Office skills (strong Excel skills required)