Business Development Manager

Birchrose Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Central London location

Job summary

Birchrose Associates is partnering with a prestigious US international law firm to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager in its London office on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on leading strategic BD initiatives, managing pitches and client presentations, and developing client strategies in collaboration with partners and senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have at least six years in law firm BD, with manager-level experience preferred, and will

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years' Business Development experience within a law firm.
• Manager level experience preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic business development plans across key practice areas and sectors.
• Manage high-value pitches, RFP responses, panel submissions, proposals and client presentations.
• Develop client relationship strategies with partners and senior stakeholders to identify new business opportunities.
• Oversee integrated business development campaigns to strengthen market presence.
• Drive thought leadership initiatives such as client briefings, webinars and publications.
• Coordinate client development programmes and cross-selling initiatives.
• Plan and deliver client events, seminars, webinars and networking opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Law firm experience

Client relationship management

Pitch & RFP management

Job description

Our client, a prestigious US international law firm, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its London office on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

The Firm

Our client is a highly regarded US-headquartered international law firm with an excellent reputation across the global legal market. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, approachable leadership and strong international presence, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a close-knit and supportive team.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join the firm's established Business Development team, taking a leading role in developing and delivering strategic business development initiatives across key practice areas and sectors.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and implementation of strategic business development plans across key practice areas and sectors
• Managing high-value pitches, RFP responses, panel submissions, proposals and client presentations
• Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders to develop client relationship strategies, targeting initiatives and new business opportunities
• Overseeing integrated business development campaigns to strengthen the firm's market presence
• Driving thought leadership initiatives, including client briefings, webinars, publications and other profile-raising activities
• Leading client development programmes, cross-selling initiatives and strategic relationship management activities
• Overseeing the planning and delivery of client events, seminars, webinars and networking opportunities
• Managing Chambers, Legal 500 and other legal directory and award submissions
• Providing strategic market intelligence, competitor analysis and industry insights to support business development decisions
• Monitoring and evaluating business development performance, reporting on key initiatives and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Providing guidance and support to junior Business Development team members

Requirements

Minimum of six years' Business Development experience within a law firm, ideally including experience at Manager level

Vacancy Highlights

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Central London location
• Close-knit and supportive team

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK