Business Development Manager

Our client, a prestigious US international law firm, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its London office on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

The Firm

Our client is a highly regarded US-headquartered international law firm with an excellent reputation across the global legal market. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, approachable leadership and strong international presence, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a close-knit and supportive team.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join the firm’s established Business Development team, taking a leading role in developing and delivering strategic business development initiatives across key practice areas and sectors.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and implementation of strategic business development plans across key practice areas and sectors
• Managing high-value pitches, RFP responses, panel submissions, proposals and client presentations
• Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders to develop client relationship strategies, targeting initiatives and new business opportunities
• Overseeing integrated business development campaigns to strengthen the firm’s market presence
• Driving thought leadership initiatives, including client briefings, webinars, publications and other profile-raising activities
• Leading client development programmes, cross-selling initiatives and strategic relationship management activities
• Overseeing the planning and delivery of client events, seminars, webinars and networking opportunities
• Managing Chambers, Legal 500 and other legal directory and award submissions
• Providing strategic market intelligence, competitor analysis and industry insights to support business development decisions
• Monitoring and evaluating business development performance, reporting on key initiatives and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Providing guidance and support to junior Business Development team members

Requirements

• Minimum of six years’ Business Development experience within a law firm, ideally including experience at Manager level

Vacancy Highlights

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Central London location
• Close-knit and supportive team

To be considered for this Business Development Manager opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.