Business Development Manager – Energy

Blue Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is looking for an experience Business Development Manager to join their Energy and Infrastructure sector team. You will support the firm's strategy, manage key accounts, and work closely with sector leaders to drive initiatives that enhance client relationships and revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive sector-focused business development experience, strong analytical skills, and a relevant academic background. This is a permanent role with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive BD experience within legal or professional services.
• Proven ability to implement BD strategies and drive growth.
• Solid academic background ideally complemented by advanced qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive a focused Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure sector strategy.
• Deliver sector client action plans to grow profitable revenue.
• Lead execution of sector-specific BD initiatives and campaigns.

Skills

Sector-focused business development experience

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in marketing, business, or related fields

Job description

Home Business Development Manager – Energy

Business Development Manager – Energy

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 11th December 2025

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading law firm who are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to support their Energy and Infrastructure sector, this role will be based from their brand new London office. You will play a pivotal part in delivering the firm’s sector strategy by working closely with Sector Leaders to drive focused BD initiatives. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced BD professional looking to have a more client focus in their role, as they’ll be managing 1-2 key accounts. The team are open to considering candidates in broader professional services with the right sector knowledge.

The Responsibilities:

• Drive a focused Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure sector strategy aligned with firm-wide priorities to grow profitable revenue with priority clients.
• Deliver sector client action plans and support Relationship Partners in identifying and progressing opportunities.
• Lead execution of sector-specific BD and client-targeting initiatives, working with wider teams to deliver aligned, high-impact go-to-market campaigns.
• Support structured client feedback processes for sector clients.
• Provide data-driven market insights, monitor trends, and recommend strategic adjustments to accelerate revenue growth.
• Establish and track sector targets, dashboards and KPIs to measure strategy and BD effectiveness.
• Contribute sector insight to win strategies, pitches, and submissions, and foster collaboration across sector leaders, partners and client teams to drive cross-selling and coordinated client engagement.

The Candidate:

• Extensive sector-focused BD experience within global legal or professional services, with strong industry knowledge of Energy & Infrastructure.
• Proven ability to develop and implement sector BD strategies, drive cross-selling, and lead CRM and data-driven initiatives that support revenue growth.
• Strong analytical, organisational and collaboration skills, including working effectively within complex matrix structures and with senior partners.
• Solid academic background in marketing, business or related fields, ideally complemented by advanced leadership or marketing qualifications.
• Key account management and/or further client focused experience is desirable.

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