M&A / Private Equity Practice Development Specialist in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

M&A / Private Equity Practice Development Specialist in Houston, TX

Law Firm Non Legal Department

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: M&A / Private Equity Practice Development Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
- Strategic Pitching & Client Materials: Develop, edit, and finalize customized presentations, pitch decks, and RFP responses that reflect the law firm's market leadership.
- M&A Experience Management: Serve as a go-to resource for the law firm's M&A credentials, ensuring accurate data entry and insights from league tables and internal databases.
- Marketing Collateral Oversight: Maintain and enhance practice descriptions, attorney bios, brochures, PowerPoint templates, and rankings.
- Research & Intelligence: Prepare strategic reports on prospects, industries, and competitors to support client targeting and market positioning.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Aggregate and interpret key metrics for internal and external stakeholders to inform business development strategies.
- Team Collaboration: Build trusted relationships across marketing and business development, transactional practice teams, and firmwide departments to deliver coordinated and effective results.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
- Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in M&A/Private Equity, business development, financial services, or professional services project management.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and deliver polished, client-ready materials.
- Exceptional project management and organization skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Critical thinking and initiative are necessary, along with the capability of working independently and navigating ambiguity to move projects forward.
- Technical proficiency is required, including fluency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with research tools (., Mergermarket, Bloomberg, PitchBook) and CRM platforms like InterAction or Salesforce.
- Attention to detail and data accuracy is crucial, with a meticulous approach to editing, proofing, and database upkeep.
- Professional presence and discretion are important, with comfort working with confidential and high-stakes information.

Salary Information:
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