Business Development Specialist

Carter Murray; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Murray represents a leading international law firm seeking a Business Development professional to support its high-profile disputes practice. You will work across international teams and markets on strategic BD, client relationships, profile-raising campaigns, and initiatives led by top-tier litigators.

This role develops and executes BD and marketing for an international disputes team, partnering with lawyers and senior stakeholders to drive growth, raise market visibility, and

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within a law firm or professional services.
• Experience supporting Litigation, Disputes, or International Arbitration practices.
• Strong background in pitches, proposals, directories, events, and profile-raising initiatives.
• Excellent communication, writing, editing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and client presentations.
• Support the delivery of business development plans and strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage legal directory and award submissions, including Chambers and Legal 500.
• Research market trends, client opportunities, sponsorships, and speaking engagements.
• Coordinate seminars, webinars, client events, and related follow-up activities.
• Maintain CRM, experience, and pipeline databases to support reporting and business development activity.
• Produce and update marketing collateral, website content, lawyer biographies, and client-facing communications.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices to execute cross-border marketing and business development projects.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Editing

Stakeholder management

Project management

CRM systems

BD technologies

Cross-border collaboration

Tools

CRM software

BD tools

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking a Business Development professional to support its high-profile disputes practice. Working across international teams and markets, this role offers exposure to strategic business development, client relationship initiatives, profile-raising campaigns, and market-leading lawyers operating at the forefront of complex disputes work.

This role supports the development and execution of business development and marketing initiatives for an international disputes team, partnering closely with lawyers and senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market visibility, and strengthen client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and client presentations.
• Support the delivery of business development plans and strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage legal directory and award submissions, including Chambers and Legal 500.
• Research market trends, client opportunities, sponsorships, and speaking engagements.
• Coordinate seminars, webinars, client events, and related follow-up activities.
• Maintain CRM, experience, and pipeline databases to support reporting and business development activity.
• Produce and update marketing collateral, website content, lawyer biographies, and client-facing communications.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices to execute cross-border marketing and business development projects.

Key Requirements

• Previous business development experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting Litigation, Disputes, or International Arbitration practices.
• Strong background in pitches, proposals, directories, events, and profile-raising initiatives.
• Excellent communication, writing, editing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using CRM systems and business development technologies.
• Comfortable working across international teams, offices, and time zones