Associate Business Development Director - Infrastructure

Ambition; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition seeks an Associate Director to lead the Global Energy Industry Group in London. The role focuses on driving growth across Oil & Gas, Power, and Energy Transition, partnering with partners and global stakeholders to shape strategy and deliver commercial impact.

This high-visibility role requires strong business development experience in professional services, deep energy sector knowledge, and the ability to influence senior partners and executive clients across international teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in business development or client strategy within professional services.
• Deep understanding of the Energy sector.
• Confident operating with senior partners and executive clients.
• Commercial, strategic, and highly collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Leading go-to-market and client growth strategies for key Energy clients
• Advising partners on sector trends, opportunities, and cross-practice initiatives
• Supporting strategic pitches, client planning, and global account management
• Collaborating internationally across BD, marketing, and leadership teams

Skills

Business development

Client strategy

Energy sector knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

Associate Director - Global Energy Industry Group

London | Global Professional Services Firm (Confidential)

A leading global law firm is seeking an Associate Director to join its Global Energy Industry Group in London. This senior role focuses on driving growth across the Energy sector (Oil & Gas, Power, Energy Transition), partnering closely with partners and global stakeholders to shape strategy, manage priority clients, and deliver commercial impact.

Key focus areas include:

• Leading go-to-market and client growth strategies for key Energy clients
• Advising partners on sector trends, opportunities, and cross-practice initiatives
• Supporting strategic pitches, client planning, and global account management
• Collaborating internationally across BD, marketing, and leadership teams

About you:

• Strong experience in business development or client strategy within professional services
• Deep understanding of the Energy sector
• Confident operating with senior partners and executive clients
• Commercial, strategic, and highly collaborative

This is a high-visibility role offering international scope, influence, and long-term progression.