Senior Manager, Client Development

Role Overview

• Serve as a senior Client Development & Engagement lead for the Fund Transactions (Secondaries) & GP Stakes initiatives and pitches
• Advise partners and practice leadership on client development strategies, market trends, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities across relevant practices.
• Support the integration of funds, registered funds, regulatory, M&A—into a cohesive offering.
• Anticipate and proactively address the business development and client engagement needs of practice leaders and senior partners.
• Lead the development of strategic pitches, proposals, and responses to RFPs for Secondaries Funds, GP Stakes & Fund Transactions and related specialist areas, exercising judgment on positioning, messaging, and prioritization.
• Assist in coordinating Firm-sponsored events, presentations and event logistics.
• Partner with attorneys to develop tailored client strategies, relationship plans, and opportunity pipelines.
• Shape and oversee submissions for legal directories, rankings, awards, and surveys relevant to focus areas.
• Provide strategic guidance on client-facing materials, ensuring alignment with Firm priorities and consistent articulation of capabilities.
• Act as a central point of coordination across Registered Funds, Private Funds, GP Stakes practices to support integrated client development efforts.
• Collaborate with communications, events, and other Client Development & Engagement teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact initiatives.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior Client Development & Engagement team members supporting registered Funds, Private Funds, GP Stakes and related practices.

Requirements

• Significant experience (6-8 years) in finance, business development, client development, or practice management within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong familiarity with private equity, financial institutions, investment banks; experience supporting funds or secondaries preferred
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and advise senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling messaging.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and credibility in partner-facing interactions.
• 6 years as a marketing, secondaries, investment banking, financial services-related role is highly desirable
• Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm is helpful
• Experience with website maintenance and/or Client Relationship Management (CRM) system experience
• Familiarity with Pitchbook and Preqin
• Familiarity with experience management databases such as Content Pilot or Foundation

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development