Client Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Temporary Client Development Manager in London to enhance their business development efforts. This role involves managing proposals, collaborating with global teams, and supporting strategic client initiatives. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in business development within the legal sector and a proactive approach to enhancing practice growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in business development and proposal management, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposals and pitch processes, including drafting and editing.
• Create and maintain business development collateral.
• Support client targeting initiatives and coordinate events.

Skills

Business Development

Proposal Management

Strategic Planning

Job description

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Client Development Manager, london (city of london)

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Client:

Ryder Reid Legal

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Ryder Reid Legal are partnering with a leading global law firm to recruit a Temporary Client Development Manager for their London office, supporting business development across London and Brussels.

You’ll support the firm’s Global Projects group and assist with broader BD efforts across London and Brussels. Working closely with global Client Development teams, you'll lead proposal and pitch creation, develop strategic plans, and support lawyer-led client initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage proposals and pitch processes, including drafting, editing, and tracking outcomes
• Create and maintain BD collateral such as capability statements and case studies
• Provide strategic input and business intelligence to support practice growth
• Collaborate with global CD teams across the Middle East, Singapore, and Brussels
• Coordinate events, manage budgets, and support client targeting initiatives
• Support directory submissions, awards, and branding efforts
• Facilitate partner integration and business development coaching

About You:

You have strong experience in business development and proposal management, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.

If you are available immediately and interested in this role, please apply now!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however, thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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