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Kirkland & Ellis · 4 months ago

M&A / Private Equity Practice Development Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm known for its excellence in legal services. They are seeking an experienced Business Development Specialist for their M&A/Private Equity practice to develop strategic client materials, craft business intelligence, and enhance competitive positioning.

Financial ServicesLaw EnforcementLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, edit, and finalize customized presentations, pitch decks, and RFP responses that reflect Kirkland’s market leadership

Serve as a go-to resource for the Firm’s M&A credentials, ensuring accurate data entry and insights from league tables and internal databases

Maintain and enhance practice descriptions, attorney bios, brochures, PowerPoint templates, and rankings

Prepare strategic reports on prospects, industries, and competitors to support client targeting and market positioning

Aggregate and interpret key metrics for internal and external stakeholders to inform BD strategies

Build trusted relationships across MBD, Transactional practice teams, and firmwide departments to deliver coordinated and effective results

Qualification

M&A/Private Equity experienceBusiness developmentProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteResearch toolsCRM platformsProfessional presenceCommunicationRelationship-buildingAttention to detailCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

5+ years of experience in M&A/Private Equity, business development, financial services, or professional services project management

Strong communication and relationship-building skills – ability to engage with senior stakeholders and deliver polished, client-ready materials

Exceptional project management and organization – skilled at juggling competing priorities under tight deadlines

Critical thinking and initiative – capable of working independently and navigating ambiguity to move projects forward

Technical proficiency – fluency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with research tools (e.g., Mergermarket, Bloomberg, PitchBook) and CRM platforms like InterAction or Salesforce

Attention to detail and data accuracy – meticulous approach to editing, proofing, and database upkeep

Professional presence and discretion – comfort working with confidential and high-stakes information

Company

Kirkland & Ellis

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Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers a wide range of legal assistance in labor, government, and intellectual property litigation.

Founded in 1909

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.kirkland.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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2020 (26)