Business Development Specialist - Project Finance

For the New York Office of a Magic Circle Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in Partner and Counsel BD meetings as well as the US Client Committee;
• Help drive and implement best practice across the US practices; implement and embed a consistent, growth-oriented approach to business development and client account management;
• Build and drive client account management and development plans that are action oriented, measurable and focused on revenue growth;
• Identify and target opportunities and proactively support Partner-led 1-to-1 focused business development;
• Work closely with other Practice BD Specialists across the Americas to ensure the Firm is leveraging opportunities to cross-sell;
• Advise and support pitch strategy, pricing/fee negotiation strategy. Provide prioritized client specific input to key bids and proposals.

Qualifications include:

• 4+ years of business/client development experience, preferably within the Project Finance sector and/or within a client; BA/BS required;
• Familiarity with the practice area;
• Flexible, collaborative, resilient, resourceful, team player;
• Exceptionally strong and proactive communication skills with experience in driving change,
• Attention to detail and a client service orientation;
• Exceptional project management skills.