About the role

  • Senior Manager developing client strategies and pitches for Simpson Thacher. Leading client development initiatives and mentoring junior team members within the firm.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Job title

Senior Manager, Client Development

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$220,000 - $250,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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