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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Hybrid
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Summary
As the Sr Manager, Business Development - Global Private Markets, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, you will play a critical leadership role in driving the market positioning, visibility, client engagement, and business development initiatives supporting one of the Firm's most important strategic growth platforms. Working closely with partners, practice leaders, sector leaders, client teams, communications professionals, and the Global Private Markets leadership team, you will help shape and execute the go-to-market strategy across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, secondaries, asset management, fund finance, continuation vehicles, sovereign investors, family offices, institutional investors, and portfolio company ecosystems.
The role requires a highly strategic and commercially focused business development professional capable of connecting market opportunities with actionable growth initiatives. Leveraging insights developed in partnership with the Sr Market Analyst, you will design and execute integrated marketing campaigns, thought leadership programs, client targeting initiatives, relationship development strategies, events, sponsorships, media opportunities, and profile-raising activities that strengthen the Firm's position within the private markets industry.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping identify growth opportunities, elevate market visibility, deepen client relationships, and drive measurable business outcomes across the Global Private Markets platform.
Location
This position is located in our Philadelphia office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
Strategic Business Development & Growth Initiatives
Thought Leadership & Content Strategy
Marketing, PR & Brand Positioning
Digital & Social Media Strategy
Events, Sponsorships & Client Engagement
Market Activation & Intelligence Commercialization
Pipeline Development & Performance Tracking
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Minimum Education
Minimum Years of Experience
Essential Job Expectations
All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.
Work Environment
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.
Agency applications will not be considered.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.
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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.
