Senior Business Development Manager

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in London is exclusively partnering with a leading international law firm to appoint a Senior Business Development Manager to lead the global Energy & Natural Resources BD strategy. You will work directly with senior partners across the UK and US to shape growth for one of the firm’s most important global sectors.

This strategic leadership role involves driving major BD initiatives, managing a high-performing international team and expanding revenue across an international platform.

Qualifications

• Senior Business Development experience within a law firm or professional services.
• Strategic level with senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and growth translation.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent project and stakeholder management.
• Collaborative approach with partner-level influence.
• Energy sector experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global BD strategy for the Energy & Natural Resources practice.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and execute growth opportunities.
• Drive client targeting, pipeline management and revenue-focused BD initiatives.
• Lead major pitches, RFPs and panel opportunities.
• Develop high-impact thought leadership campaigns and market positioning.
• Oversee global BD programmes and drive best practice across the function.
• Utilise CRM, AI and data insights to inform strategy and improve BD effectiveness.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing international BD team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK, Europe and the US on growth initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Team management

CRM

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Exclusive Opportunity | Senior Business Development Manager | Energy & Natural Resources

London | Leading International Law Firm

I\'m delighted to be exclusively partnering with a leading international law firm on the appointment of a Senior Business Development Manager to lead the BD strategy for its global Energy & Natural Resources practice.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely strategic leadership role, working directly with senior partners across the UK and US to shape the growth of one of the firm\'s most important global sectors. You\'ll lead major business development initiatives, manage an established team and play a key role in driving revenue growth across an international platform.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the global BD strategy for the Energy & Natural Resources practice.
• Partnering with senior leadership to identify and deliver strategic growth opportunities.
• Driving client targeting, pipeline management and revenue-focused BD initiatives.
• Leading major pitches, RFPs and panel opportunities.
• Developing high-impact thought leadership campaigns and market positioning.
• Overseeing global business development programmes and driving best practice across the function.
• Using CRM, AI and data insights to inform strategy and improve BD effectiveness.
• Managing, mentoring and developing a high-performing international BD team.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the UK, Europe and the US on firmwide growth initiatives.

What they\'re looking for:

• Senior Business Development experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Proven experience operating at a strategic level with senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate market insight into growth opportunities.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with the confidence to influence at partner level.
• Energy sector experience would be advantageous but is by no means essential.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded international law firm in a visible leadership role with genuine scope to influence strategy, shape a global practice and progress your career.

This is an exclusive assignment, so if you\'d like to find out more, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.