Client Development Manager - Litigation

Ambition; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is partnering with a leading US law firm to hire a Client Development Manager in London. The role focuses on driving business development for the Litigation practice, leading pitches, managing submissions, and supporting campaigns and events to strengthen strategic client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in BD/marketing, experience in professional services, and strong communication with a commercial mindset. Litigation experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of BD, marketing or client development experience.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong pitching, account management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commercial, strategic mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Litigation experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development initiatives for the Litigation practice.
• Lead pitches and proposals to win work and expand client relationships.
• Manage directories and awards submissions.
• Support marketing campaigns and client events.
• Strengthen relationships with strategic clients and partners.

Skills

BD experience

Pitching

Account management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial mindset

Litigation exp

Job description

A leading US law firm is seeking a Client Development Manager to support its Litigation practice and key client programme in London.

Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders, you'll drive business development initiatives, lead pitches and proposals, manage directories and awards submissions, support marketing campaigns and events, and help strengthen relationships with strategic clients.

• 6+ years' BD, marketing or client development experience
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong pitching, account management and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commercial, strategic mindset with excellent communication skills
• Litigation experience is highly desirable

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team and play a key role in the growth of a market-leading practice.