BD Manager (Private Wealth Disputes)

Anthem Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthem Consulting Ltd is seeking a Business Development Manager for a London-based boutique litigation practice. The role focuses on Contentious Private Client groups with three in-office days, offering strategic, client-facing responsibilities.

You will spearhead BD strategy and target banks, accountancy firms, asset managers, and other referrers while supporting partners with BD plans and cross-selling opportunities across Tax, Trust, and related Disputes areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of BD experience in the legal sector.
• Experience supporting Private Client or Disputes groups is desirable.
• Ability to develop BD strategies and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BD plans for Tax and Trust Disputes and related areas.
• Support Partners in building their BD plans and client targeting.
• Identify new markets and opportunities for Private Wealth Disputes.
• Build relationships with referrers such as banks and accountancy firms.
• Coordinate client events and marketing activities with the team.
• Incorporate client feedback to refine pitches and marketing materials.

Skills

BD strategy development

Client relationship management

Networking

Market analysis

Job description

BD Manager role within a boutique litigation law firm. Focusing on Contentious Private Client groups. London based with 3 days in the office. Competitive salary. This boutique specialist law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager. The role will spearhead the BD strategy and client targeting for a few of their Private Wealth Disputes areas, in particular their Tax and Trust Disputes, as well as offering support to their smaller Employment practice. The role will involve building relationships with key referrers such as banks, accountancy firms, asset managers, as well as encouraging business planning and cross selling from the partners. This is a fantastic legal BD role for some who is looking for a strategic and client facing position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing business plans for the groups
• Supporting Partners in developing their own BD plans
• Identifying new markets and opportunities
• Building relationships with potential and existing referrers
• Attending networking events and working with the marketing team to deliver client events
• Implementing client feedback and follow-up processes following all trips and events
• Providing strategic input on marketing activities such as pitches, legal directories etc.

Ideally candidates will have considerable BD experience within the legal sector. Experience of supporting a Private Client or Disputes practice is highly desirable. Candidates need to demonstrate experience of developing BD strategies as well as managing client relationships.