We are seeking a Senior BD Manager to join a leading international law firm’s Business Development team. This role will partner closely with senior stakeholders and Partners to develop and deliver strategic business development initiatives across Banking & Credit, Corporate M&A, Private Equity, and Funds. The successful candidate will lead high-profile pitches, client engagement strategies, marketing campaigns, and team development while driving business growth across key practice areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic business development plans with Partners and practice groups.
- Lead the preparation of high-quality pitches, proposals, and RFP responses to secure new business.
- Conduct client, market, and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
- Manage key client programmes and support strategic client relationship development.
- Coordinate marketing materials, practice credentials, brochures, and online content.
- Plan and deliver client events, seminars, and networking initiatives in collaboration with internal teams.
- Manage legal directory submissions and support PR and thought leadership activities.
- Drive the effective use of CRM systems, business development technology, and data-driven reporting.
- Mentor and support junior Business Development team members while leading cross-functional projects and process improvements.
Key Experience & Skills
- 2–4 years’ experience in business development within a law firm or professional services environment, ideally supporting transactional practices.
- Degree educated with strong commercial awareness and relationship management skills.
- Proven experience delivering successful pitches, client development initiatives, and marketing campaigns.
- Experience using CRM systems and business development technologies.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills, with confidence engaging at Partner level.
- Strong project management, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
