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Jersey City, New Jersey · USA job

Business Development, Senior Manager, Transactional

Baker&McKenzie

Jersey City, New Jersey

Job description

Overview

In this role you will shape the North America business development strategy for the Transactional Practice Group, focusing on Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Restructuring, and related areas. You will partner with regional leaders to grow client relationships, identify opportunities, and support priority initiatives. You'll lead pitches, craft marketing collateral, and coordinate market-facing activities to raise the group's profile. The role emphasizes measurable ROI and cross-functional collaboration to drive revenue growth.

Compensation / Benefits
  • bonus eligibility
  • medical benefits
  • dental benefits
  • vision benefits
  • 401(k) based on hours worked
  • annual compensation range discussed during hiring process
Responsibilities
  • Identify, prioritize and pursue new business opportunities across North America with Practice Group leaders
  • Develop cross-selling opportunities and revenue growth strategies with colleagues
  • Support execution of business plans aligned with Practice Group priorities
  • Lead or support targeted pitches, proposals, and tenders in collaboration with pitch specialists
  • Create and maintain marketing collateral, capability statements, bios, and credentials
  • Coordinate submissions for Chambers and Legal 500 directory responses
  • Support profile-raising activities: sponsorships, conferences, client alerts, newsletters, thought leadership
  • Shape client event strategy and sponsor programs with events/communications teams
  • Ensure BD initiatives are ROI-focused and aligned with priorities
  • Monitor progress and provide proactive support to partners and client teams
Key requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or related field; advanced degree beneficial but not required
  • BD/marketing experience, preferably in legal or professional services
  • Experience building business plans, client targeting, proposals, and marketing materials
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and AI-enabled productivity tools (Copilot, Claude)
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate objectives into actionable plans
  • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and credibility with partners and colleagues
  • Discretion, confidentiality, and professional judgment
  • Collaborative approach with influencing capability and project-management discipline
  • Analytical and solutions-oriented
  • Curious and adaptable
  • Professional, accountable and proactive
  • Microsoft Office
  • Teams
  • AI productivity tools (Copilot, Claude)

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