Business Development Manager (Businesses / Private Capital)

Anthem Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique law firm located in the City of London is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on Private Capital client growth. This role involves leading marketing and business development strategies, coaching partners, and managing marketing campaigns. Ideal candidates should have experience in law firms and exposure to Corporate M&A. The firm offers hybrid working and values a supportive culture. Interested applicants can reach Amanda Pearson at the provided email.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager in a law firm.
• Exposure to Corporate M&A or similar clients.
• Demonstrated line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and business development planning.
• Identify and capitalize on new business development opportunities.
• Coach partners on business development and cross-selling.
• Advise on intermediary referral relationships.
• Manage sector-specific marketing campaigns.
• Oversee the pitch process with a Senior Pitch Manager.

Skills

Business development experience in a law firm

Coaching skills

Client relationship management

Sector-specific marketing

Job description

Business Development Manager role in a London law firm – aligned to the firm’s Private Capital, including entrepreneurs and professional services clients. London based with hybrid working.

This leading boutique law firm has a formidable reputation in several niche areas and is looking for a Business Development Manager to focus on their Private Capital client growth. This role will target clients such as family offices, entrepreneurs, media firms and professional services firms and will work across the full marketing and business development mix, as well as managing intermediary relationships. The role will also be supported by and will line manage an experienced BD Executive.

The firm is applauded for its values and culture and is a great place to work. They are open to considering this role on either a full time or part time basis of 4 / 4.5 days a week.

Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager role will entail :

• Leading on marketing and business development planning and marketing budgets;
• Identifying new business development opportunities and working with the partners to capitalise on these;
• Coaching partners on business development and cross selling across practice groups;
• Advising and capitalising on intermediary referral relationships;
• Identifying and maximising strategic sponsorships;
• Managing sector specific marketing campaigns and other profile raising initiatives;
• Monitoring and developing the sector group’s key accounts;
• Project managing the pitch process ranging from large panel pitches to one off RFPs, with the support on a Senior Pitch Manager.

The candidate will be an established Business Development Manager and must have experience working in a law firm. Ideally, the firm is looking for somebody with exposure to Corporate M&A or relevant clients. Line management experience is essential.

If you’re interested in this role, please get in touch with Amanda Pearson at [e-mail].