Senior Business Development and Marketing Manager

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development and Marketing Manager in London. This role involves developing BD plans and elevating the firm’s external profile. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, specifically in a finance-oriented environment. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential. This permanent position offers the opportunity to lead a pivotal group within the firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within a client-facing role.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders with a strong understanding of client relationship management.
• Ability to produce high-quality RFPs/pitches and manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BD plans aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Manage key client relationships and support BD activity.
• Elevate the practice’s external profile through marketing initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Financial Regulation knowledge

Mentoring

Job description

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Senior Business Development and Marketing Manager

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 22nd May 2025

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading international law firm who are recruiting for a Business Development and Marketing Manager to lead their Financial Regulation Group and Risk Advisory in London office. The role will involve assisting the partners and associates on the development and implementation of BD plans and marketing infrastructure, initiatives relating to client targeting, product specific business development and internal and external profile raising. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in Financial Regulation and Risk and will come from a professional services firm.

The Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement BD plans aligned with strategic business objectives for the relevant practice areas.
• Lead and maintain core BD infrastructure, including events, credentials, client lists, communications, pitch materials, and collateral.
• Build strong internal networks and collaborate with BD teams across key practice groups and sectors.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and team development.
• Drive improvements in processes, ensuring quality and consistency, particularly across the pitch process.
• Elevate the practice’s external profile through campaigns, thought leadership, PR, events, and digital presence.
• Manage priority client relationships and support execution of targeting initiatives and BD activity.
• Oversee legal directory and award submissions, and support internal communications and global BD coordination.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in business development within a client-facing role, ideally in a finance-oriented legal or professional services environment.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders, with a strong understanding of client relationship management and the practice’s core offerings.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality RFPs/pitches, manage priorities effectively, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and resilient with a collaborative approach, capable of mentoring junior team members and taking ownership of deliverables.

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