Business Development Specialist - Private Equity

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support its Private Equity practice in London and Europe. This pivotal role involves driving strategic business development initiatives, preparing tailored pitches, and enhancing market visibility. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and be proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. This is a full-time position for 6 months.

Benefits

£200 shopping voucher referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in business development or client development.
• Law firm experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Finance, Private Equity, and related sectors in UK/EU markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business and client development plans.
• Prepare pitches and proposals with tailored content.
• Support client relationship management and track BD activity.
• Deliver market and client research for strategic decisions.
• Coordinate thought leadership and directory submissions.
• Assist with planning client events and sponsorships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Project management skills

Proficient in PowerPoint

Proficient in Word

Proficient in Excel

Education

University graduate

Job description

Business Development Specialist - Private Equity (London & Europe)

A leading global law firm is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support its Private Equity practice across London and Europe. Reporting to the Senior BD Manager, this role is pivotal in driving strategic business development initiatives and enhancing market visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement business and client development plans in collaboration with global BD teams.
• Prepare pitches, proposals, and client-facing materials with tailored content and market insights.
• Support client relationship management, including action plans and tracking BD activity.
• Deliver market, client, and competitor research to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintain go-to-market materials, including presentations, lawyer bios, and matter records.
• Coordinate thought leadership, directory submissions, and profile-raising initiatives.
• Assist with planning and execution of client events, conferences, and sponsorships.

About You:

• University graduate with a strong academic record.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in business development or client development within professional services (law firm experience advantageous).
• Knowledge of Finance, Private Equity, and related sectors in UK/EU markets preferred.
• Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Location: London (with European remit)
Type: 6 Months,Full-time

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