Business Development Manager (Dispute Resolution)

Kingsley Napley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Employee Assistance & Therapy programme

Cycle to work scheme

GymFlex: discounted gym rates

Job summary

Kingsley Napley is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance growth and client strategies, focusing on the Dispute Resolution team. This role demands proven business development expertise, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive relationship-driven approach.

Join a vibrant BD & Marketing team dedicated to strategic growth and innovation, with substantial investment in digital tools and marketing platforms.

Enjoy a variety of benefits including pension, private medical insurance, and wellness subsidies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development supporting a disputes or litigation practice area at manager level.
• Strong organisational 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

Business development experience

Organizational skills

Relationship-driven approach

Familiarity with CRM platforms

Commercial awareness

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Overview

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 Dispute Resolution team.

Our Dispute Resolution the firms largest practice area and is recognised for its expertise in the legal directories. They have a proven track record of acting successfully in high profile, high value and complex litigation, particularly in times of crisis for our clients.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development supporting a disputes or litigation practice area at manager level.
• 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