Senior Business Development Manager, Transactions

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better . McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune , The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.  At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.  With us, you’ll find:   A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!   Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.   Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.   Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.    Job Description: The Senior Business Development Manager for Transactions works in various corporate advisory sectors and practices. This position supports the overall business development and marketing efforts of the Firm by helping to create and execute strategic activities related to the practice across multiple markets, clients, and geographies. The manager relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Essential Functions and Responsibilities:    Organize and drive client targeting program for supported areas, including   prompting   and   monitoring   pursuit activities, and tracking and reporting on results   Lead and draft content for practice RFPs and pitches, including coordination with other business   developme nt team s   Lateral onboarding: guide lateral hires through the protocols of bringing in clients and integrating themselves into firm priorities   Identify   and   facilitate   cross-selling opportunities for the private equity practice across the firm, including crafting and executing a range of go-to-market strategies around these opportunities and collaborating with   other practice areas and industry initiatives   Conduct strategic research on potential clients, competitors, and practice developments to   identify   business trends and opportunities and ensure   optimal   position ing   to grow market share   Build effective agendas for team meetings, prepare materials and speakers, and project   manage   actions coming from meetings   and c reate and   maintain   materials to support pitches and proposals   Coordinate firm-hosted business development events, including…