Business Development Manager – Disputes

tml Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

We are partnered with a leading international law firm seeking a newly created Business Development Manager to drive growth of the Disputes & Risk team. You will spearhead firm-wide practice strategy with a client-centric approach to international projects and campaigns.

The role is ideal for a Manager or senior executive passionate about Dispute Resolution and adjacent practice groups, capable of influencing commercial growth and engaging with senior stakeholders across borders.

Qualifications

• Strong senior marketing and business development background in legal or professional services.
• Ability to develop and execute innovative growth strategies.
• Experience collaborating with partners and practice/sector teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement key business development and marketing plans contributing to growth.
• Collaborate with partners and practice/sector teams to align market strategy.
• Lead on marketing content, campaigns and events to engage priority clients.

Skills

Business development

Marketing strategy

Content marketing

Campaign management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

We are delighted to be partnered with one of the leading international law firms, that have been recognised as being one of the fastest growing law firms, known for its strong culture as well. We are in search of a newly created Business Development Manager opportunity to support with the growth of their flagship Disputes & Risk team, which has been at the forefront of their 2030 growth strategy. This person will spearhead the firms practice strategy, whilst taking a client-centric approach to different international projects, strategies and broader commercial campaigns.

This is a fantastic role for a Manager or established Senior Executive that is passionate about Dispute Resolution and adjacent practice groups, and can impact genuine commercial growth.

Reporting into the Senior Business Development Lead - Disputes & Risk, responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing key business development and marketing plans, that will have a direct contribution to the firms growth.
• Collaborating with partners and different practice and sector teams to align on market strategy, and better identify market opportunities.
• Leading on practice specific marketing content, campaign and events to ensure enhanced engagement with priority clients and growing the firm's global reputation.
• Driving marketing collateral across various channels, and ensuring the firms brand is being felt in their target market.

If you are interested in joining an elite firm that values it's business development teams to be proactive and commercially minded, then this role will be great for someone who (is):

• Has a strong senior marketing and business development background across the legal or wider professional services industry, and with a strong understanding of the Dispute Resolution.
• A client-led specialist who is able to develop and execute both innovative, and successful, business development and marketing strategies.
• Highly collaborative with various stakeholders including fee earners and partners, that is able to articulate key business growth strategies in a compelling way that inspires stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that is undergoing an exciting growth journey, with massive investment into their commercial function. If interested, or if you know anyone who may be, then.