Business Development Specialist

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal in London is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive client engagement, campaigns, and growth within a leading US law firm. You will work with senior partners and lawyers to shape BD initiatives across key practices and industries.

Reporting to the BD & Marketing team, you will coordinate pitches, client events, market research, and cross-sell opportunities while maintaining a proactive, relationship-driven approach in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Development, Marketing or Client Development, ideally in legal or professional services.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach.
• Experience supporting pitches, events and BD initiatives.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing business development plans and campaigns.
• Supporting pitches, proposals, RFPs and client presentations.
• Coordinating client events, seminars and networking opportunities.
• Conducting market, client and competitor research.
• Identifying cross-selling and client growth opportunities.
• Assisting with legal directory and award submissions.
• Building relationships with partners and key stakeholders.
• Supporting marketing and thought leadership initiatives.

Skills

BD strategy

Project management

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder relationship building

Job description

BD Specialist | Leading US Law Firm | London | Hybrid

Are you a Business Development professional looking to take the next step in your career with a prestigious global law firm?

A leading US law firm is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join its high-performing London office. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior partners and lawyers, supporting strategic growth initiatives across key practice areas and industry sectors.

The Role

As a Business Development Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving client engagement, profile-raising activities, and business growth. Working as part of a collaborative BD & Marketing team, you will support a wide range of initiatives, including:

• Developing and executing business development plans and campaigns
• Supporting pitches, proposals, RFPs and client presentations
• Coordinating client events, seminars and networking opportunities
• Conducting market, client and competitor research
• Identifying cross-selling and client growth opportunities
• Assisting with legal directory and award submissions
• Building strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders
• Supporting marketing and thought leadership initiatives

About You

• Previous experience within Business Development, Marketing or Client Development, ideally within legal or professional services
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach
• Experience supporting pitches, events and business development initiatives
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a highly respected US law firm
• Exposure to high-profile clients and market-leading lawyers
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Hybrid working model
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package