BD Manager - Pensions and M&A

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Principal Consultant to enhance their Business Development strategy for the Pensions practice. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to manage impactful projects and strengthen client relationships. The ideal candidate is experienced in business development within the legal sector and possesses excellent project management and communication skills. This role offers a chance to work on significant initiatives that impact the firm's growth.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Strong BD experience within the legal sector, ideally with pensions exposure.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Manage projects to enhance the firm's profile in the UK and worldwide.
• Shape business plans that drive growth and strengthen client relationships.
• Lead BD initiatives for the Pensions group.

Skills

Business Development experience

Project management skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Job description

Principal Consultant - Senior Legal BD, Marketing & Communications Recruitment

I'm currently working with a leading international law firm who are keen to hire an experienced Business Development Manager to join their leading Pensions practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of BD strategy, work closely with senior partners, and get involved in exciting initiatives that truly make an impact.

What's involved:

• Being Partner facing, you'll be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions.
• Managing exciting projects, from thought leadership campaigns to high-profile events, you'll help raise the practice's profile in the UK and internationally.
• Strategic impact: Shape and deliver business plans that drive growth and strengthen client relationships.
• Leading BD efforts for the Pensions group, including client targeting, pitching, and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborating with partners and the wider BD team on innovative projects and initiatives.

What we're looking for:

• Strong BD experience within the legal sector, ideally with exposure to pensions or corporate transactional work.
• Strategic thinker with excellent project management skills.
• Confident communicator who can build relationships at senior levels.

This is more than a BD role - it's a chance to be at the heart of a thriving practice, working on initiatives that matter and collaborating with some of the best in the industry.

Interested?
Please get in touch with me directly to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

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