Business Development Manager

Anthem Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthem Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Business Development & Marketing Manager for London with a hybrid work pattern. This 18-month contract offers a path to permanence based on performance and business needs.

You will partner with Heads of Practice and Partners to design and execute growth plans, lead high-value pitches, and drive strategic marketing initiatives within Global Litigation and Class Actions focused on Financial Services.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in bid management.
• Direct experience in line management.
• Strong stakeholder management with ability to advise partners.
• Understanding of litigation or financial services markets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth: Develop and implement robust business and MBD plans with senior partners.
• Campaign & Pitch Leadership: Lead high-value pitches and bidding best practices.
• Market Positioning: Drive MBD initiatives focused on Financial Services to create opportunities.
• Team & Project Management: Oversee marketing projects and provide direct line management to team members.

Skills

Bid Management

Line Management

Stakeholder Management

Litigation Knowledge

Financial services market knowledge

Job description

Business Development & Marketing Manager – Leading International Law Firm

Location: London (Hybrid) | Contract: 18 Months (High potential to go permanent)

Practice Area: Global Litigation / Class Actions (Financial Services focus)

The Opportunity

Join one of the world’s premier global disputes firms, renowned for handling heavyweight, high-stakes, and ground-breaking cases. Supporting a fast-growing Class Actions practice, this role offers an exceptional chance to embed yourself within a highly collaborative, supportive, and sophisticated BD team. While initially an 18-month contract, the firm has a proven track record of converting contract roles into permanent careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth: Partner directly with Heads of Practice and Partners to design and execute robust business and M&BD plans.
• Campaign & Pitch Leadership: Lead high-value pitches, champion bidding best practices, and shape profile-raising thought leadership campaigns.
• Market Positioning: Drive M&BD initiatives with a strong sector focus on Financial Services to generate new market opportunities.
• Team & Project Management: Oversee wider marketing projects and provide direct line management to team members.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Direct experience in Bid Management and Line Management (both are essential).
• Confident stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise partner groups.
• A strong understanding of Litigation and/or the Financial Services market (highly advantageous).