Senior BD Specialist

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal seeks a Senior Specialist - Business Development, Global Marketing to support international marketing and BD initiatives across London and Brussels.

You will work tightly with dispute resolution and environmental practice groups to drive profile-raising, client engagement, and growth in key markets, coordinating pitches, events, and content. The role requires strong writing, project management, and CRM experience, with a flexible, globally-minded approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' business development and marketing experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution, regulatory, or sector-focused practice groups is advantageous.
• Strong writing, project management, and organisational skills.
• Proven experience with pitches, proposals, events, and legal directory submissions.
• Experience using CRM systems and reporting on BD activity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pitches, proposals, credentials statements, and client presentations.
• Support and deliver events, webinars, sponsorships, and client-facing initiatives.
• Manage business development projects and marketing campaigns from conception through to execution.
• Draft and coordinate legal directory submissions, including Chambers and Legal 500.
• Maintain CRM data and track business development activity and opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and identify client development opportunities.
• Produce marketing content, including client alerts, articles, website updates, and thought leadership materials.
• Support partners and lawyers with business development plans, client targeting, and strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with practice groups to drive profile-raising and growth objectives.

Skills

BD & Marketing

Pitches & Proposals

CRM & Data Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Senior Specialist - Business Development, Global Marketing

Location: London | Type: Full-Time

Overview

Support international marketing and business development initiatives, with a focus on the London and Brussels offices. The role will work closely with the firm's International Disputes (Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration) and Environmental, Food & Chemicals practice groups, driving profile-raising activities, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives across key markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare pitches, proposals, credentials statements, and client presentations
• Support and deliver events, webinars, sponsorships, and client-facing initiatives
• Manage business development projects and marketing campaigns from conception through to execution
• Draft and coordinate legal directory submissions, including Chambers and Legal 500
• Maintain CRM data and track business development activity and opportunities
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and identify client development opportunities
• Produce marketing content, including client alerts, articles, website updates, and thought leadership materials
• Support partners and lawyers with business development plans, client targeting, and strategic initiatives
• Work closely with the Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration, and Environmental, Food & Chemicals practice groups to drive profile-raising and growth objectives

Requirements

• 5+ years' business development and marketing experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Experience supporting litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution, regulatory, or sector-focused practice groups is advantageous
• Strong writing, project management, and organisational skills
• Proven experience with pitches, proposals, events, and legal directory submissions
• Experience using CRM systems and reporting on BD activity
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders

Key Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Collaborative, adaptable, and able to build relationships across seniority levels
• Comfortable working across international offices, teams, and time zones
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Working Hours

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with flexibility required to support international teams and events as needed.