BD Advisor

Linklaters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Greater London is seeking a BD Advisor to support their business development team. In this role, you will assist in legal research, document preparation, and client engagement efforts. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in professional services and possess strong communication and analytical skills. You will be responsible for project managing pitches and targeted campaigns while collaborating with global teams, ensuring excellence in client service and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Prior experience providing business development support within a professional services or law firm environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers and BD teams with legal research, document preparation, and case management.
• Conduct client, market, and competitor research to inform legal strategies and client engagement.
• Project manage the end-to-end process for pitches, client alerts, and profile-raising activities.

Skills

Business development support

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Document preparation

Commercial acumen

Job description

Job Description

Linklaters can only achieve its vision and ambition with the support of outstanding colleagues in our business. As a BD Advisor you can gain experience within a Magic Circle law firm, working in our Business Development Team.

Role overview

You will provide essential support to our legal and business development teams at a Healthcare sector. You will work closely with lawyers, managers, and global teams to deliver high-quality research, documentation, and coordination that drives client service excellence and supports the firm’s strategic goals.

Key responsibilities

• Support lawyers and BD teams with legal research, document preparation, and case management.
• Support the development of pitch and panel submissions, and help prepare directory, award, and league table entries.
• Conduct client, market, and competitor research to inform legal strategies and client engagement.
• Draft, review, and maintain client-facing collateral, reports, and marketing materials.
• Coordinate and support targeted campaigns, events, and initiatives.
• Maintain and update practice materials, mailing lists, and databases.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to share best practices and drive strategic projects.
• Support the implementation of BD and legal plans aligned to practice business goals.
• Project manage the end-to-end process for pitches, client alerts, and profile-raising activities.

Relevant experience and skills

• Prior experience providing business development support within a professional services or law firm environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and functions.
• Analytical skills to interpret legal and market data, and identify opportunities.
• Experience producing accurate and quality documents, RFPs, and pitches.
• High degree of commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• IT and social media literacy; ability to facilitate meetings and present effectively.
• Organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to this role must be directed to the recruitment team ( [e-mail] ) and not partners, practices or stakeholders.