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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorConsultingFinanceLegal
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is an international law firm advising businesses and institutions on complex legal and commercial matters. Its practice spans litigation, banking and credit, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, private funds, and related regulatory work. Founded in 1884, the firm serves clients through offices in major global business centers, with notable experience across financial services, private equity, and infrastructure.
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Private Equity Client Development Manager (Hybrid, Chicago)

Lead client development for Simpson Thacher’s Private Equity practice in Chicago, covering pitches, market intelligence, and strategic growth initiatives. Manage junior business development professionals and collaborate with attorneys and internal stakeholders.

USUnited StatesILIllinois
$170,000 – $210,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredClient PartnerSales

Description

  • Create pitches, proposals, and RFP responses for the Private Equity and related practices
  • Work with attorneys, the CDE team, and selected client teams on tailored strategies, opportunity pipelines, and client materials
  • Keep engagement data, experience lists, attorney biographies, and other core client development records accurate
  • Identify and respond to business development and client engagement priorities for practice leaders and senior partners
  • Prepare or supervise directory submissions and survey responses
  • Research clients, prospects, competitors, markets, and industry trends affecting the Private Equity practice and Chicago market
  • Convert market and competitive findings into practical recommendations
  • Track private equity trends, transactions, and leading market participants
  • Communicate key initiatives and cross-practice opportunities consistently
  • Manage website content, practice group descriptions, and related client development materials
  • Coordinate initiatives with communications, events, and CDE colleagues
  • Contribute to client development assignments and broader firm initiatives
  • Lead the onboarding, training, management, mentoring, and goal-setting support of junior business development staff
  • Demonstrate sound senior-level judgment, accountability, and effective partnership with attorneys and internal stakeholders

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 10 years of relevant business development experience
  • Active use of AI tools and technologies to improve efficiency, generate insights, and support innovation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, research, and analytical skills
  • Strong project management capabilities with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive, demanding environment
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a self-directed approach to producing accurate, timely, complete work
  • Ability to build professional relationships and engage partners and senior clients with discretion and diplomacy
  • Demonstrated business development capabilities and strong capacity to learn
  • Simpson Thacher does not sponsor work visas for this position
  • Preferred experience in a law firm, professional services, or financial services organization
  • Preferred familiarity with the private equity industry
  • Preferred familiarity with Content Pilot, Foundation, or another experience database
  • Preferred experience using a CRM system and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Preferred proficiency in MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel

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