Head of Business Development

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading International Law Firm in London seeks a Head of Business Development responsible for driving business development strategies, managing team operations, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in business development, strong leadership skills, and a track record in developing successful strategies. This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Over 12 years’ experience in professional services business development.
• Experience in a leadership and team management role.
• Proficient in managing stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business development strategy, planning, and budgeting.
• Foster collaboration across practice areas.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development strategy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Tools

CRM software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted:

A leading International Law Firm and Financial Service provider is recruiting for a Head of Business Development to join their London office. The role will involve working closely with the Local Practice Group Leaders and Heads of Departments of other business service functions, to drive and deliver the business development strategy, coach and mentor the team on a structured approach to planning and organising, and analyse market trends, completive landscape and client needs to identify new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a “can-do” attitude and be all hands on deck, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and have the ability to develop and sustain strong professional relationships.

The Responsibilities:

• Oversee business development strategy, planning, and budgeting for the region, ensuring efficient resource allocation to maximize ROI.
• Foster collaboration across practice areas through market intelligence and cross-practice business development initiatives.
• Support the Head of Business Development & Client Relationship Management and wider leadership team on firmwide activities, leading strategic projects that extend beyond core practice group activities.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring good distribution of knowledge, motivating, and supporting team growth and development.
• Provide tailored business development support to key offices and practice groups, ensuring alignment with global objectives and strategies.
• Lead the business development operations, focusing on optimizing internal processes, service delivery, and team performance.
• Develop a deep understanding of key markets, identifying synergies and opportunities to cross-sell services.
• Build relationships with local associations and stay informed on regional regulatory developments, identifying business development opportunities.

The Candidate:

• Have over 12 years’ experience in professional services business development, with demonstrable experience in a leadership and team management role.
• Strong understanding and experience in developing and implementing successful business development strategies within high-performance environments.
• Advanced client development skills, with a commercial mind-set and the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in CRM software and data analysis tools, with a track record of using these to drive business growth and strategic change.
• Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to work within deadlines and manage complex issues in a commercial and legal context.

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