Business Development Specialist (Corporate)

Anthem Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic US firm is seeking a Business Development Specialist in London, focusing on bids and proposals within their corporate practice group. This role involves working closely with the M&A and private equity teams, contributing to key client initiatives, and participating in business development activities. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience in the legal sector, ideally from large international firms, and demonstrate proactive communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in business development within the legal sector.
• Background in transactional areas is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work on bids, pitches, and proposals.
• Maintain credentials and compile submissions.
• Research clients, competitors, and market trends.

Skills

Experience in the legal sector

Ability to communicate with partners

Proactive approach

Job description

Business Development Specialist (Corporate) – full mix role with emphasis on bids and proposals in US firm with great culture.

This US firm has a sizeable business development and marketing function in London covering the EMEA region and BD is taken seriously. It also enjoys a great culture under a dyamic business development leader.

In this Business Development Specialist role, you will work in a small team that is aligned to the firm’s corporate practice group which is one of the firm’s most important practice areas. Specifically, you will work with the M&A and private equity groups with the support and collaboration of the US corporate BD team.

A large part of the role will involve working on pitches and proposals and specifically the role will involve:

• Working on bids, pitches and proposals as well as maintaining credentials; Putting together directory, award and league table submissions; Working with the BD Manager and Senior Manager on key client and cross-selling initiatives; Conducting research on clients, competitors and industry/market trends; Tracking progress on the group’s BD plans and ensuring follow up and actions following business development meetings; Running events and seminars as well as working on sponsorships.

You will have at least three years’ experience gained in the legal sector, ideally from a large international law firm. Experience within transactional areas is highly desirable. The ability to communicate with partners and a proactive approach are also really important to this role.