BD Manager

LAW Absolute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LAW Absolute is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to shape and deliver the firm’s BD strategy across disputes, investigations and advisory spaces. Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive revenue growth, nurture client relationships and raise the market profile on high-value international matters.

The role offers close collaboration with partners and senior stakeholders, a hands-on remit, and clear opportunities to mentor a BD assistant while managing budgets and events.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years' business development experience within professional services.
• Experience in legal, disputes, investigations or related sectors.
• Proactive, commercially minded and highly organised.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Previous management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the firm's business development strategy and annual plans.
• Work closely with partners and senior leaders to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead client targeting, relationship management and pitch activity.
• Drive thought leadership initiatives, events and profile-raising campaigns.
• Oversee legal directory submissions and broader BD projects.
• Manage BD budgets and evaluate the effectiveness of business development activities.
• Mentor and support a Business Development Assistant.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a highly regarded law firm operating in the disputes, investigations and advisory space.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the firm's business development strategy, supporting revenue growth, strengthening client relationships and enhancing market profile. This is a hands-on role offering significant visibility across the business and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders on high-value, international matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the firm's business development strategy and annual plans.
• Work closely with partners and senior leaders to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead client targeting, relationship management and pitch activity.
• Drive thought leadership initiatives, events and profile-raising campaigns.
• Oversee legal directory submissions and broader BD projects.
• Manage BD budgets and evaluate the effectiveness of business development activities.
• Mentor and support a Business Development Assistant.

About You

• 6-8 years' business development experience within professional services.
• Experience gained within legal, disputes, investigations, consulting or related sectors.
• Strong track record of supporting senior stakeholders and winning new business opportunities.
• Proactive, commercially minded and highly organised.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Previous management experience is advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• High-profile role with direct access to senior decision makers.
• Opportunity to shape and influence firmwide BD strategy.
• International exposure and involvement in complex, high-value matters.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and take ownership of a firm's business development agenda, we'd love to hear from you.