Business Development Manager - Litigation & Investigations

Ambition; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global law firm as a Business Development Manager for Litigation and Investigations. This role involves managing proposals, client events, and business development initiatives in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will thrive here with opportunities for growth and a focus on wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, marketing, and/or CRM.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of proposals and credentials statements.
• Manage logistics and marketing for client events.
• Identify new business development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Job description

Join a Leading Global Law Firm as a Business Development Manager - Litigation and Investigations

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a global industry-leading law firm? We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Business Development Manager to support a London Litigation and Investigations (L&I) group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a truly global practice at a pivotal time for the firm.

About Us: A new global law firm with a presence in the world's major financial and commercial centres. The firm provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients, working on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. The firm offer exceptional opportunities for thir people to thrive and deliver their best work.

Role Overview: As a Business Development Manager, you will be an integral member of the Marketing, Business Development and Communications (MBD&C) team. You will report to the Senior BD Manager for L&I and provide BD support to the London L&I practice group and the firm's eDiscovery business. Your role will involve a full spectrum of marketing and BD activities, including pitches, events, directories, campaigns, thought leadership, and other profile-raising activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of proposals and credentials statements for the London practice.
• Manage logistics and marketing/promotion for client events.
• Oversee submissions to legal directories such as Chambers and Legal 500.
• Identify new business development opportunities and formulate strategic approaches.
• Assist in the management of strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts.
• Analyse ROI of external profile-raising opportunities and make recommendations.
• Conduct BD training for L&I associates and work on their individual BD plans.
• Ensure internal communication of litigation and eDiscovery events, content, and activities.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with high attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to build relationships across teams and at all levels of seniority.
• Relevant business development, marketing, and/or CRM experience.
• Politically astute with the ability to anticipate future areas of risk.
• Ability to work to deadlines, juggle multiple projects, and deliver under pressure.

Why Join Us? The firm recruit the best and ask for the best of you. They provide first-rate training and development, are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offer support and ways of working that optimise your wellbeing. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges or ensuring the smooth-running of their operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel.

Apply Now: If you're ready to redefine success and be part of a team that delivers unparalleled outcomes for our clients, apply now to join us as a Business Development Manager - Litigation and Investigations

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Business Development Manager - Litigation & Investigations