Manager, Business Development (EIPAF) – 12-month FTC

White & Case LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm seeks a Manager for Business Development in London. This position requires strong business development experience, excellent communication skills, and a creative mindset to support various legal products. You will manage client relationships and drive the preparation of pitches and proposals, while working closely with partners to raise the firm's profile across EMEA. Competitive compensation and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong client-focused approach with a responsive and positive attitude.
• Creative mindset, ready to bring new ideas to the table.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive preparation of pitches and proposals.
• Support partners in developing new client relationships.
• Ensure business development materials are up to date.

Skills

Business development experience

Client-focused approach

Excellent communication skills

Project management ability

Creativity

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

Degree level education

Relevant marketing qualification (CIM)

Tools

CRM applications

Job description

Job Description - Manager, Business Development (EIPAF) – 12-month FTC (2500018J)

Manager, Business Development (EIPAF) – 12-month FTC

Are you ready to make your mark as part of our Business Development team? Then you’ve come to the right place. At White & Case, we’ll support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our global team from day one.

Based in the London Energy, Infrastructure, Project, and Asset Finance (EIPAF) Business Development team, this role of the Business Development Manager will involve working across a range of industries and providing support for various legal products covered by EIPAF practice.

Experience of the practices, sectors and products would be very beneficial for the candidate considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and driving the preparation of pitches, proposals, capability statements and other client presentations materials, working in collaboration with partners
• Working with partners to help drive the implementation of priority client plans and related business development initiatives
• Supporting the partners to develop new client relationships, share information and generally raise the practice’s profile across EMEA
• Supporting the partners on building the appropriate pipeline of opportunities within EMEA EIPAF
• Seeking opportunities to cross‑sell the practice both with the EIPAF group, but also across sections in EMEA and regionally across the network
• Ensuring the practice’s Business Development materials (e.g., credentials, lawyer CVs etc) are up to date and organised, and efficient process is in place to capture the information going forward
• Help organise profile raising activities including seminars, conferences, events and thought leadership
• Providing timely and accurate information for press releases, brochures and other internal and external communications as required
• Implementing best practice and leading the process of drafting and creating all relevant directory submissions (Legal 500, Chambers & Partners), award nominations and league table entries
• Liaising with the central marketing team in London, and with international marketing colleagues, to contribute to local and global BD and communications initiatives

Qualifications and Skills

• Educated to degree level or equivalent; a relevant marketing qualification (e.g. CIM) is desirable
• Proven track record of business development experience in a professional services firm or financial institution, preferably with related business development experience
• Knowledge of relevant practice areas, sectors, and products
• Strong client‑focused approach, with a responsive and positive attitude
• Creative mindset, bringing new ideas to the table
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to project manage and deliver pitches and proposals
• Proficient in systems and database skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM applications
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, showing initiative
• Experience working in an international environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

What We Offer

When you join us, you’ll be working directly with partners, business leaders and many other inspiring colleagues across our global network of offices. We live by our values—to be pioneering, united and human—and we believe that you’ll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and development opportunities that will help you achieve your potential.

We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a Business Development professional, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.

About White & Case

We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on‑ground experience, our cross‑border integration, and our depth of local, US and English‑qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.

Location and Reporting

This role is based in London, and reports into the Global Director of Business Development, EIPAF.

Our standard office hours are 09:30-18:00, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.