Business Development Manager (Criminal Litigation)

Kingsley Napley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Annual salary review

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Kingsley Napley is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth, strengthen client relationships and support strategic initiatives across the firm, with a key focus on our top-ranked Criminal Litigation team.

This role supports one of the firm’s flagship practices, consistently highly ranked by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 and offers the opportunity to work closely with leading lawyers recognised for their expertise in complex, high-profile matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in BD supporting a disputes or litigation practice area at manager level.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, relationship-driven approach.
• Familiarity with CRM or marketing platforms (HubSpot a plus).
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for learning.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to design and implement BD strategies.
• Lead on pitches, presentations, and marketing collateral.
• Manage legal directory submissions and support events planning.
• Drive cross-team projects and identify new opportunities.

Skills

BD strategy

Pitch presentations

CRM platforms

Stakeholder management

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Kingsley Napley is looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to help drive growth, strengthen client relationships and support strategic initiatives across the firm, with a key focus on our top‑ranked Criminal Litigation team.

This role supports one of the firm’s flagship practices, consistently highly ranked by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 and offers the opportunity to work closely with leading lawyers recognised for their expertise in complex, high‑profile matters.

This is an exciting time to join our forward‑thinking BD & Marketing team. We’re investing in new digital tools, upgrading our marketing platforms and focusing on long‑term, strategic growth. You’ll play a central role in shaping and delivering impactful business development and marketing activity.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with senior stakeholders to design and implement BD strategies.
• Lead on pitches, presentations, and marketing collateral.
• Manage legal directory submissions and support events planning.
• Drive cross-team projects and identify new opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in Business Development supporting a disputes or litigation practice area at manager level within.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, relationship‑driven approach.
• Familiarity with CRM or marketing platforms (HubSpot a plus).
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for learning.

Kingsley Napley is on the brink of exciting change. We’re a diverse, ambitious firm with big plans – and we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and ideas. With major projects and tech upgrades ahead, this is your chance to make a real impact and help steer the firm’s growth journey.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Life assurance, permanent health insurance, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Annual salary review, promotion opportunities and discretionary performance award
• 24/7 available Employee Assistance & Therapy programme
• 6 free 1‑1 therapy sessions through Self Space
• Cycle to work scheme and in‑office bike storage, season ticket loan
• Health screenings
• Holiday buy/sell/bank
• GymFlex: discounted gym rates, wellness subsidy, gym loan
• Holiday accrual with length of service
• Time off for good causes

Why KN?

Whilst we are very proud of the work we do, it is our people who are the key to our success. KN takes wellness and wellbeing very seriously, and we have a number of initiatives and programmes in place to ensure that our people feel included, happy and motivated at work. We look for passionate, committed and diverse ‘team players’ whose core values align with ours.

Kingsley Napley is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.