BD & Business Manager

Larbey Evans Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package

Long service leave accrual

Hybrid working

Job summary

Global law firm near Liverpool Street is seeking an experienced BD & Business Manager to support growth, market profile and performance of its Construction practice. The role combines strategic development with marketing, client engagement and the use of CRM and AI-enabled tools.

The position offers hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote), an impressive offices presence in the City, and an outstanding benefits package. Prior law-firm BD experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering business development, marketing or strategic growth strategies within a law firm.
• Exposure to Construction or related sectors would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting financial, client and operational data.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives to deadline.
• Strong IT skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, CRM systems and AI-enabled business tools.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of strategic priorities, initiatives and action plans across the international group.
• Monitor market, competitor and client trends, identifying appropriate actions.
• Drive effective use of CRM, AI and business development technologies.
• Support partners and fee earners with client development, cross-selling, referrals and strategic growth.
• Support delivery of the Construction group's business and client development plans.
• Develop and deliver integrated marketing campaigns aligned to sector priorities and growth objectives.
• Plan and deliver sector events, conferences, sponsorships, webinars and client engagement programmes.
• Manage legal directory submissions, awards and other market-profile opportunities.
• Monitor sector performance against financial, business development and operational metrics.
• Provide reporting and analysis on performance, pipeline activity and growth initiatives.
• Support business cases for strategic initiatives and lateral partner recruitment.

Skills

BD experience

Marketing strategy

Analytical skills

IT skills

Tools

CRM systems

PowerPoint

Excel

AI tools

Job description

BD & Business Manager

Global law firm suited near Liverpool Street is seeking an experienced BD & Business Manager, with strong communication and influencing skills, to support the growth, market profile and overall performance of its market-leading international Construction practice.

What's On Offer:

• Salary to £70,000
• Outstanding benefits package
• Long service annual leave accrual
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Impressive offices in the City / Bank

BD & Business Manager - What You'll Be Doing:

• Support implementation of strategic priorities, initiatives and action plans across the international group
• Monitor market, competitor and client trends, identifying appropriate actions
• Drive effective use of CRM, AI and business development technologies
• Support partners and fee earners with client development, cross-selling, referrals and strategic growth
• Support delivery of the Construction group's business and client development plans
• Develop and deliver integrated marketing campaigns aligned to sector priorities and growth objectives
• Plan and deliver sector events, conferences, sponsorships, webinars and client engagement programmes
• Manage legal directory submissions, awards and other market-profile opportunities
• Monitor sector performance against financial, business development and operational metrics
• Provide reporting and analysis on performance, pipeline activity and growth initiatives
• Support business cases for strategic initiatives and lateral partner recruitment

BD & Business Manager - What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience delivering business development, marketing or strategic growth strategies within a law firm
• Exposure to Construction or related sectors would be advantageous
• Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting financial, client and operational data
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives to deadline
• Strong IT skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, CRM systems and AI-enabled business tools