Senior Specialist, Business Development – M&A, Private Equity

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Business development senior specialist supporting M&A and private equity growth at global law firm Davis Polk. Managing pitches, market intelligence, legal rankings, events, and client-development materials with partners and lawyers.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and marketing within the energy and infrastructure sectors, with strong capabilities in project management, competitive analysis, and client relationship management. Proficient in creating impactful presentations and managing marketing materials to support business initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Development ExperienceProject Management SkillsAdvanced Excel SkillsKnowledge of Energy and InfrastructureExceptional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Content DevelopmentCompetitive AnalysisMarket Trend ReportingProposal ManagementRFP ManagementPresentation SkillsResearch SkillsAnalytical ThinkingDatabase ManagementSponsorship Planning

Soft Skills

Creative MindsetSolutions-OrientedTeam CollaborationClient Service CommitmentInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePowerPointCRM SoftwareInterActionContent PilotBloombergPitchBookCapital IQLSEGDealPointData

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorInfrastructure SectorProfessional ServicesLegal DirectoriesMarketing MaterialsM&APEBusiness Development InitiativesIndustry EventsClient Galas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage content for targeted presentations, proposals, and pitch materials
Manage complex pitches, RFPs, and capabilities presentations
Draft and submit content for legal directories, awards, and industry guides
Manage print and digital marketing materials
Manage league table submissions and relationships
Maintain matter databases for precedent, marketing, and business development purposes
Monitor and evaluate M&A/PE business development efforts and initiatives
Prepare competitive analysis and report on market trends, competitor activity, and client developments
Plan and manage sponsorships, conferences, industry events, and client galas
Collaborate with PR and Marketing teams to promote the practice internally and externally
Work with the Business Development Senior Manager, M&A/PE team, partners, and lawyers to implement business and client development initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required; Finance, Business or Marketing preferred
4–7 years of business development / marketing experience at a law firm or professional services firm related to energy and infrastructure
Knowledge of the energy and infrastructure landscape
Exceptional oral/written communication skills
Strong project development and management skills
Creative, solutions-oriented mindset
Strong PowerPoint and Microsoft Office skills
Advanced Excel skills
Working knowledge of CRM/Experience Management Software, such as InterAction and Content Pilot
Working knowledge of transaction platforms, including Bloomberg, PitchBook, Capital IQ, LSEG, and DealPointData
Advanced research and analytical thinking skills
Ability to prioritize, organize, and meet multiple project deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively on a team
Commitment to client service
Ability to demonstrate initiative and think critically and creatively

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement