Business Development Manager

RECRUITERS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks an experienced Client Development Manager. You will develop business development strategies and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years' experience in a law firm, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in CRM tools. This role offers the chance to influence BD strategy and work with a collaborative team across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in business development or marketing within a law firm or professional services partnership.
• Strong understanding of corporate or transactional practices.
• Proven track record in pitches and client relationship development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BD strategies aligned with global priorities.
• Manage and deliver pitches and proposals.
• Lead thought leadership campaigns and client communications.
• Coordinate cross-practice business development efforts.
• Track ROI and monitor pipeline progress.

Skills

Client relationship development

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Proficiency in CRM and marketing systems

Tools

InterAction

Salesforce

Foundation

Job description

Overview

We are working with a leading international law firm seeking an experienced Client Development Manager to join its London-based Business Development and Marketing team. This is a key strategic role supporting partners across the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice, including Private Equity, Strategic Transactions, and Tax. You’ll play an integral part in driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and delivering cross-border BD and marketing initiatives.

The Role

As Client Development Manager, you’ll:

• Partner with practice and sector leaders to develop and implement BD strategies aligned with global priorities.


• Manage and deliver pitches, proposals, and RFPs, ensuring consistent, high-quality outputs and measurable impact.


• Lead on thought leadership campaigns, client communications, and profile-raising initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.


• Coordinate cross-practice business development efforts, collaborating closely with international colleagues.


• Track ROI, monitor pipeline progress, and provide insights to enhance decision-making and drive results.


• Support partner relationship management and client targeting programmes.

About You

You will bring:

• 6+ years’ experience in business development or marketing within a law firm or professional services partnership.


• Strong understanding of corporate or transactional practices (private equity, M&A, or financial services exposure advantageous).


• Proven track record in pitches, pursuits, and client relationship development.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills — confident working directly with partners.


• Proficiency in CRM and marketing systems such as InterAction, Salesforce, or Foundation.


• A collaborative mindset and the ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, globally integrated BD team in a firm known for its collaborative culture, market reputation, and focus on excellence. You’ll have genuine scope to influence BD strategy, contribute to international initiatives, and work alongside leading lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.

How to Apply

If you’re looking to take the next step in your BD career and work at the forefront of international law, we’d love to hear from you. Contact me at [e-mail] or call [phone] to discuss further in confidence.

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development

• Industries: Legal Services