Bid Manager

Career Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a Bid Manager to oversee the bid process across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This key role emphasizes collaboration with senior stakeholders to produce high-quality bids and contribute to the firm's growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in bid management, preferably in legal services, and enjoy a competitive salary of £70,000 – £120,000 per year. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid management within a professional services environment.
• Strong background in legal services preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire bid process for client-focused bids.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape bid responses.
• Lead bids in aligned practice areas.

Skills

Bid management

Business development

Strategic planning

Job description

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Overview

Bid Manager – International Law Firm – Permanent/Hybrid in London. One of London's leading international law firms with a significant global presence seeks to add to their Bid team in London. The role involves working across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with a focus on winning and retaining the firm’s most important mandates and contributing to strategic growth. You will own the entire bid process, working with senior stakeholders to produce client-focused, high-quality bids. The role spans across the firm’s leading practice areas, with the opportunity to lead on any practice where you have a specialism. You will be supported by the wider Marketing & BD team. The firm offers an excellent culture, low turnover, and a competitive remuneration package, with a short interview process.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire bid process, from initial briefing to submission, ensuring client-focused, high-quality bids.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the firm to shape bid responses and strategy.
• Lead on bids in practice areas aligned with your expertise where possible.
• Work with the broader Marketing & BD team to coordinate and deliver compelling proposals.
• Help win and retain mandates and contribute to the firm’s strategic growth.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience in bid management, business development or marketing within a professional services environment; legal services background preferred.
• Open to meeting candidates from a professional services background.
• Seniority level: Associate.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Marketing and Business Development.
• Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice.

Location

London, England, United Kingdom. Hybrid/On-site arrangement.

Compensation

Salary: £70,000.00 – £120,000.00 per year.