Kirkland & Ellis · 18 hours ago
M&A Business Development Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $116K/yr
5+ years expKirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm known for its commitment to legal excellence and teamwork. They are seeking an experienced M&A Business Development Specialist to support their Public Company M&A practice by executing marketing strategies, producing client-facing materials, and conducting market research.
Financial ServicesLaw EnforcementLegal
Responsibilities
Strategic Business Development Support – Help execute marketing and business development strategies for the Firmwide Public Company M&A practice to protect, strengthen and grow client relationships
Client-Facing Materials & Pitches – Produce bespoke pitch materials, presentations and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), including compiling, proofreading, editing, formatting and finalizing documents to exacting standards
Legal Directory Submissions – Coordinate and manage submissions to legal directories to enhance individual attorney and Firm rankings
Market & Competitive Intelligence – Conduct research and prepare intelligence reports on clients, prospective clients, competitors and target industries to inform strategy and outreach
Data Analysis & Reporting – Compile, interpret, analyze and export data in response to requests from multiple internal stakeholders and departments
Public Company M&A Expertise – Serve as a resource on the Firm’s public company matters, maintaining a strong working knowledge of the Firm’s internal M&A database and external data platforms
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Build effective working relationships with Transactional Business Development & Marketing leads, functional specialists, practice teams and administrative departments across the Firm
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong client-service mindset
Ability to interact confidently with senior attorneys, clients and internal partners
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
Meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to synthesize complex financial, legal and market data into clear, persuasive narratives and client-ready materials
Comfort operating independently in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Exercising sound judgment and discretion around sensitive matters
A team-oriented approach with the ability to take direction, incorporate feedback and build trust across functions
Strong command of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools (Salesforce)
Familiarity with market intelligence platforms (Deal Point Data, Mergermarket, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and S&P Capital IQ)
Preferred
5+ years of professional experience, with a background in M&A, marketing and business development, financial services and/or project management
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Paid time off
Retirement
Personal support
Tailored learning and development opportunities
Company
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers a wide range of legal assistance in labor, government, and intellectual property litigation.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erica Berthou
Member of Executive Committee, Partner
H.T. Flanagan
Partner
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