Senior Business Development Manager - Dept Finance

Career Legal; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager with experience in legal or professional services. This role involves strategic market positioning, driving business planning, and leading client development activities within a dynamic finance sector, collaborating globally to optimize the firm's growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or marketing within legal.
• Knowledge or interest in finance-related sectors like Debt Finance.
• Track record in managing strategic pitches.

Responsibilities

• Lead BD and marketing initiatives across the Debt Finance group.
• Manage cross-border pitch responses and campaign materials.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager - Dept Finance

Senior Business Development Manager - Dept Finance

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Career Legal is working with a prestigious international law firm to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager to support its Debt Financepractice, part of a globally recognised Financial Markets team.

This is a high-impact role for a strategic and commercially astute BD professional with experience in legal or professional services. You'll play a central part in driving business planning, market positioning, pitch strategy, and client development activity across a range of high-profile finance product areas – including leveraged, infrastructure, corporate, fund and growth markets finance.

You will:

• Lead BD and marketing initiatives across the Debt Finance group, working closely with senior partners in London and globally
• Manage cross-border pitch responses, credentials, and campaign materials
• Drive profile-raising efforts, events, and client engagement strategies
• Support client planning, key account growth, and sector-focused initiatives
• Mentor junior team members and shape global BD best practices

You’ll be part of a dynamic, international BD function that sits at the heart of the firm's growth strategy. This team collaborates closely with partners and stakeholders across global offices to identify opportunities, win work, and deliver top-tier service to clients.

We need:

• Experience in business development or marketing within legal
• Knowledge of or interest in finance-related sectors (e.g. Debt Finance, Private Credit)
• A track record in managing strategic pitches, capability statements, or panel bids
• Exceptional communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confidence to advise senior partners and influence at a high level
• Experience in team management and coaching is highly desirable

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Marketing

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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