BD Specialist

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top legal services firm in London is seeking a Business Development Specialist to coordinate BD projects and initiatives. The role requires strong organisational and project management skills along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience managing mid-to-large scale projects.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic business plans.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment across business units.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and manage multiple BD projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Drive projects from development through to completion.
• Produce high-quality work across formats (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Coordinate responses to ad hoc assignments from senior leadership.
• Track and report on BD initiatives to ensure strategic goals are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Business Development Specialist — London (Hybrid). Salary & Benefits: Up to £60,000 (depending on experience). Sector: Legal.

We are seeking a highly talented and proactive Business Development Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, and a passion for driving strategic initiatives across multiple offices and stakeholders.

As a key member of the Business Development team, you will coordinate and support a wide range of BD plans, projects, and initiatives. You will work closely with lawyers and staff at all levels, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and manage multiple BD projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Drive projects from development through to completion.
• Produce high-quality work across formats (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Coordinate responses to ad hoc assignments from senior leadership.
• Track and report on BD initiatives to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
• Create and maintain tracking tools and reports.
• Support other BD and firm-wide initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience managing mid-to-large scale projects.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic business plans.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment across business units.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours when needed.

Additional Information

• Work Environment: Moderate noise level, occasional travel, evening/weekend hours may be required.
• Physical Requirements: Primarily desk-based with occasional lifting (up to 10 lbs).
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated BD professional to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.