Business Development Lead, Disputes & Litigation

Ambition; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a senior BD professional to shape and deliver the growth strategy for its disputes practice, working with partners, sector groups and global BD colleagues to drive client development, targeting, pitches and marketing campaigns that support revenue growth.

The role includes developing BD plans and budgets, leading high-value pitches, delivering thought leadership and client events, and overseeing internal communications, knowledge management and BD training, with line

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting disputes teams is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills are essential.
• Previous people management experience is essential.
• Knowledge of banking or financial services would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver growth strategy for disputes practice, focusing on client development and market positioning.
• Lead pitches, client events, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Develop BD plans, budgets and marketing campaigns to support revenue growth.
• Oversee internal communications, knowledge management, and BD training.
• Manage wide strategic projects and supervise one team member.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Influencing skills

Commercial awareness

People management

Job description

Ambition is seeking a senior BD professional to shape and deliver the growth strategy for its disputes practice, working with partners, sector groups and global BD colleagues to drive client development, targeting, pitches and marketing campaigns that support revenue growth.

The role includes developing BD plans and budgets, leading high-value pitches, delivering thought leadership and client events, and overseeing internal communications, knowledge management and BD training, with line