Senior Business Development Manager

Career Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Career Legal in London is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead the Private Client practice. This strategic role partners with senior stakeholders and Partners to shape and deliver ambitious BD plans for the firm's flagship practice area.

You will drive client growth, identify opportunities, and run campaigns, events, and profile-raising initiatives. The post includes line management of a Business Development Executive, within a collaborative BD & Marketing team of almost 20

Qualifications

• Experience in senior business development within law or professional services preferred.
• Proactive approach with commercial insight and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record of building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead campaigns, events and profile-raising initiatives for Private Client.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and Partners to shape and deliver BD plans.
• Line manage a Business Development Executive within a ~20-person BD & Marketing team.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Campaign planning

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager - Leading Law Firm - Private Client

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established London law firm with a rich heritage as Senior Business Development Manager leading its highly regarded Private Client practice.

This is a strategic role, partnering closely with senior stakeholders and Partners to shape and deliver ambitious business development plans for one of the firm's flagship practice areas.

You will play a key role in driving client growth, identifying new opportunities, and strengthening the firm's market profile.

Alongside strategic planning, you'll lead a varied programme of campaigns, events, and profile-raising initiatives that showcase the firm's expertise and reputation in the Private Client market.

You will be joining a collaborative Business Development & Marketing team of almost 20 professionals, working closely with both the CMO and Head of Business Development. The role also includes line management responsibility for a Business Development Executive.

I am keen to speak with experienced Business Development professionals from either the legal sector or the wider professional services market. The successful candidate will bring a proactive approach, fresh ideas, commercial insight, and a proven ability to build strong client relationships and influence senior stakeholders.

In return, the firm offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, genuine opportunities for progression, and a streamlined interview process.