Global Disputes BD 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

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