BD & Marketing Manager 12m FTC

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Business Development & Marketing Manager to join a leading international law firm on a 12-month maternity cover contract. You will work closely with partners across disputes and investigations practices to drive growth, strengthen client relationships and deliver strategic marketing initiatives.

The role blends strategic business development with hands-on execution, supporting partners in identifying opportunities, winning new business and elevating market

Qualifications

• 5+ years' business development or marketing experience within a law firm or professional services
• Strong pitch and proposal management experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead development of pitches, proposals, RFPs and client presentations
• Support partners with BD strategy, client targeting and opportunity identification
• Conduct market, client and competitor research to inform growth initiatives
• Drive profile-raising activities and industry rankings
• Manage client events and marketing campaigns
• Maintain marketing collateral, lawyer bios and practice descriptions
• Track market trends and provide actionable business intelligence

Skills

Years of experience

Pitch & proposals

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Organised / multitasking

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development & Marketing Manager to join a leading international law firm on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Working closely with partners across high-profile disputes and investigations practices, you'll play a key role in driving business growth, strengthening client relationships and delivering strategic marketing initiatives.

The Role

This is a varied and commercially focused position, combining strategic business development with hands-on execution. You'll support partners in identifying opportunities, winning new business and enhancing market profile across key practice areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of pitches, proposals, RFPs and client presentations.
• Support partners with business development strategy, client targeting and opportunity identification.
• Conduct market, client and competitor research to inform growth initiatives.
• Drive profile-raising activities, including directory submissions and industry rankings.
• Manage and coordinate client events and marketing campaigns.
• Maintain high-quality marketing collateral, lawyer biographies and practice descriptions.
• Track market trends and provide actionable business intelligence to stakeholders.

About You

• 5+ years' business development or marketing experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong pitch and proposal management experience.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project management skills.
• Commercially minded with strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Highly organised, proactive and confident working with senior stakeholders.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer?

• High-profile partner-facing role
• Broad remit across strategy, pitches, events and market intelligence
• Exposure to leading international practices and clients
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact on a 12-month FTC