BD & Marketing Manager 12m FTC

Ryder Reid Legal Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Business Development & Marketing Manager on a 12-month FTC to drive growth, strengthen client relationships and lead strategic marketing initiatives across disputes and investigations.

You will own pitches, proposals and client events, coordinate market research and profile-raising activities, and work closely with senior partners to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Business development

Marketing strategy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Proposal/pitch development

Market research

Client relationship management

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