Senior Business Development Manager

Ambition; 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 Manager to join its London team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This senior role will focus on strategic business development support within finance, restructuring, and structured finance practices. Responsibilities include leading BD initiatives, managing proposals, and coordinating client engagement activities. The position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits including a pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing allowance

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Significant BD/Marketing experience at manager level, preferably in legal sector.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic BD planning and initiatives across jurisdictions.
• Manage pitches and proposals with high-quality marketing materials.
• Oversee submissions to enhance the firm's market profile.
• Maintain BD infrastructure including deal reporting.
• Drive thought leadership and social media strategies.
• Coordinate client engagement activities.

Skills

Business Development/Marketing experience

Strong commercial awareness of finance and restructuring

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Advanced PowerPoint skills

Advanced Excel skills

Familiarity with LinkedIn and finance databases

Line management experience

Proactive approach

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager (12-month FTC)

Location: London
Reporting to: Business Development Director

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to join its London team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This senior role provides strategic and day-to-day marketing and business development support to market‑leading Finance, Restructuring, and Structured Finance practices, recognized for their expertise in complex, high‑profile transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic BD planning and cross‑jurisdictional initiatives, collaborating with partners across Europe and the US.
• Manage pitches, proposals, and RFPs, delivering high‑quality marketing materials.
• Oversee directory and award submissions to raise market profile.
• Maintain BD infrastructure, including deal reporting and credentials.
• Drive thought leadership initiatives, PR, and social media strategies.
• Coordinate client engagement activities and events.

Skills & Experience

• Significant BD/Marketing experience at manager level in professional services (legal sector preferred).
• Strong commercial awareness of finance and restructuring.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills; familiarity with LinkedIn and finance‑specific databases.
• Line management experience and a proactive, hands‑on approach.

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus, plus comprehensive benefits including pension, private medical insurance, wellbeing allowance, on‑site gym, and more.

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