Senior BD Manager

LAW Absolute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top US law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to lead its Corporate M&A and Finance & Restructuring practices. This role demands a commercially minded professional with at least ten years of BD experience in the legal sector. Responsibilities include managing client targeting programs, developing pitch content, and fostering cross-selling opportunities while collaborating with senior lawyers. This high-impact position offers the chance to influence market initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of relevant business development experience within legal.
• Demonstrable leadership capability.
• Confidence working with senior lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Run Corporate M&A and Finance & Restructuring practices.
• Lead client targeting programs and develop pitch content.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and develop go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Leadership capability

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Job description

• Corporate M&A and Finance & Restructuring practices
• Manage small team

A top US law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to run its Corporate M&A and Finance & Restructuring practices. This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded BD professional who can operate as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders while shaping market‑leading initiatives aligned with global goals.

The successful candidate will lead client targeting programmes, manage and develop pitch content for major cross‑practice opportunities, and support the integration of lateral partners, including creating onboarding plans and tracking progress. They will identify cross‑selling opportunities, develop go‑to‑market strategies, and ensure that practice groups are well positioned in a competitive market through research, analysis, and targeted BD activity.

This position requires strong project management capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring at least ten years of relevant BD experience within legal, demonstrable leadership capability, and confidence working with senior lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.

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