Global BD Strategist - Law Firm Growth

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd.; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd. is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its integrated Business Development, Marketing, and Communications team.

The role is based in Geneva or Zurich with regular travel between offices and reports to the Head of Business Development, Marketing, and Communications. You will act as a strategic advisor to practice groups and partners, driving revenue growth, client acquisition, and market positioning across our Geneva, Zurich, and Singapore

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, marketing, communications, law, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive business development experience within a commercial law firm, professional services firm, or international organization with international exposure.
• Strong commercial acumen with credibility and diplomacy to influence senior stakeholders in a partnership structure.
• Exceptional project management capabilities across competing deadlines and cross-border teams.
• Native or fully bilingual English; working proficiency in French or German is required; tri-lingual fluency is a strong asset.
• Advanced proficiency in CRM systems, presentation software, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Align practice group strategy with firm growth objectives and drive revenue growth.
• Lead end-to-end pitches, RFPs, and client presentations, defining value propositions.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and support partner-led client targeting campaigns using CRM and market intelligence.
• Oversee legal directory submissions (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500) and interview preparation for partners.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and execute sponsorships and client events to maximize brand visibility and ROI.

Skills

CRM proficiency

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-border collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/law

Tools

CRM systems

Presentation software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd. is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its integrated Business Development, Marketing, and Communications team.

The role is based in Geneva or Zurich with regular travel between offices and reports to the Head of Business Development, Marketing, and Communications. You will act as a strategic advisor to practice groups and partners, driving revenue growth, client acquisition, and market positioning across our Geneva, Zurich, and Singapore