Legal Business Development Analyst

DR Solicitors; Guildford, Daresbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Job summary

A UK-based law firm is seeking a graduate for a full-time role focused on business development. You will support senior management in driving revenue by managing client relationships, following up on leads, and preparing fee proposals. The ideal candidate is motivated, organized, and has strong communication skills. This position offers career progression opportunities in the legal sector and a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in client service roles is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and drive revenue growth.
• Build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Assist in preparing fee proposals.
• Coordinate PR and marketing events.
• Conduct market research and write blogs.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Interest in healthcare or professional services

Experience in customer-facing roles

Job description

Key Responsibilities

This role is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially minded graduate seeking broad experience in a legal environment. It provides a strong foundation for a career in law or client‑facing professional services.

Reporting directly to senior management, you will support all aspects of business development, helping to drive revenue growth by developing and converting new business opportunities for the firm, including:

• Dealing with incoming legal and business enquiries and following up leads generated through the brand and our existing database.
• Building strong, lasting relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identifying and qualifying new opportunities from both new and existing clients.
• Understanding the client’s needs and assisting with fee proposal preparation.
• Following up and closing sales opportunities
• Coordinating key PR and marketing events with key stakeholders
• Conducting primary care research and blog writing to support marketing initiatives
• Analysing the primary care politics and the market, and helping the firm develop new services to meet changing needs
• Communicating our deep sector expertise to stakeholders via multiple channels

Skills and Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional presence.
• Commercially aware and motivated by delivering results.
• Highly organised and analytical with excellent attention to detail.
• Interest in the healthcare sector or wider professional services.
• Experience in customer‑facing, sales or client service roles

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop deep expertise in a specialist, high‑growth legal sector.
• Career progression across multiple development paths, including paralegal, business management and business development.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with a strong professional ethos.

Remuneration

We offer a competitive salary and a performance‑based bonus.

This is a permanent, full‑time, employed position in Surrey, UK.

Location

United Kingdom (Various locations, but prime hubs are Guildford and Daresbury)