Business Development Manager

Law Firms; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firms in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to support its IP Litigation practice. The role offers hybrid working with exposure to pitches, campaigns and strategic planning in a high-performing disputes team.

The ideal candidate will bring BD experience from legal or professional services, strong stakeholder management skills, and an interest in progressing to a managerial role. IP experience is not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal or professional services business development is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and relationship-building mindset.
• Interest in stepping into management and leading BD initiatives at partner level.

Responsibilities

• Leading pitches, proposals and credentials for high-value opportunities.
• Managing legal directory and award submissions.
• Delivering thought leadership, campaigns, events and profile-raising activity.
• Supporting strategic client development and account management initiatives.
• Preparing client research, briefings and market intelligence.
• Working closely with partners to identify growth opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
• Tracking BD activity, ROI and pipeline development through CRM systems.

Skills

Stakeholder management

CRM systems

Pitching & proposals

Thought leadership

Tools

CRM software

Proposal tools

Job description

Business Development Manager – IP Litigation

London | Hybrid

A leading international law firm is looking to hire a Business Development Manager to support its highly regarded IP Litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior BD Executive looking to step up into management, or an existing Manager looking to join a market-leading disputes team. The firm is open to candidates from a range of legal and professional services backgrounds and prior IP experience is not essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading pitches, proposals and credentials for high-value opportunities
• Managing legal directory and award submissions
• Delivering thought leadership, campaigns, events and profile-raising activity
• Supporting strategic client development and account management initiatives
• Preparing client research, briefings and market intelligence
• Working closely with partners to identify growth opportunities and strengthen client relationships
• Tracking BD activity, ROI and pipeline development through CRM systems

The role offers exposure to a broad mix of business development activity, including pitches, events, thought leadership, client development, directories and strategic planning within a high-performing global disputes practice.

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in legal or professional services business development, strong stakeholder management skills, and a genuine interest in building trusted relationships with partners and clients. The firm is also open to ambitious individuals looking to take their first step into a Manager-level position.