Business Development Manager

LAW Absolute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite US law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their top-ranking disputes team in London. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with talented lawyers to craft innovative strategies that elevate the firm's profile and client relationships. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of the practice group while engaging in exciting client initiatives. If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for business development in the legal sector, this is the perfect role to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of BD experience in a global law firm.
• Strong understanding of marketing and business development strategy.
• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders and deliver results.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support DR lawyers in developing plans for their groups.
• Identify and deliver projects to enhance the practice's profile.
• Nurture client relationships and pursue opportunities for strategic clients.
• Participate in client listening initiatives and feedback loops.

Skills

Business Development

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Marketing Strategy

Marketing & BD

Job description

An elite US law firm is looking to recruit a BD Manager to support their top ranking disputes team from London. You will be part of a dedicated BD team reporting to the Head of BD and have an international remit.

Operating as an integral part of the M&BD team the successful candidate will have a strong voice in the future planning of the practice group.

Highlights

• You will be working with, challenge and support the DR lawyers to develop forward-looking plans for their groups and specialisms.
• Identify and deliver priority projects that boost the profile of the practice.
• Client relationships, working alongside DR lawyers to help identify and pursue opportunities for the firm’s Strategic and Priority clients.
• Participation in client listening initiatives.

The successful candidate will have 5 years + BD experience gained within another global law firm and have an understanding of marketing and business development strategy implementation. Having the ability to challenge senior stakeholders is key as well as excellent project management skills.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Marketing

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services