Senior Business Development Manager - GT (Capital Markets & Financing) - 12 Month Fixed-Term Co[...]

Freshfields; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields, a leading law firm, is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to enhance growth in Capital Markets & Financing. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and client relationship skills, with a focus on innovative business development strategies in a high-performance environment.

Benefits

Professional development and mentoring

Collaborative and inclusive team environment

Opportunities to lead strategic projects

Culture valuing innovation and diversity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a global professional services environment.
• Expertise in business development strategy and pitching.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute global BD strategy for Capital Markets & Financing.
• Lead compelling pitches and client engagement initiatives.
• Mentor a high-performing global team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Proven experience in business development

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager - GT (Capital Markets & Financing) - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for client development and a deep understanding of capital markets and financing? Freshfields is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to lead global initiatives and drive growth in one of our most dynamic practice areas.

What You’ll Do:

• Shape and execute global BD strategy for Capital Markets & Financing
• Partner with senior stakeholders to win high-value mandates
• Lead compelling pitches, campaigns, and client engagement initiatives
• Mentor and inspire a high-performing global team
• Use data and insights to drive commercial decisions and innovation

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in a global, fast-paced professional services environment
• Expertise in business development strategy, pitching, or client relationship management
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous learning

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing global team
• Opportunities to lead on strategic, high-impact projects
• Professional development and mentoring tailored to your goals
• A culture that values innovation, diversity, and your unique perspective

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered on the basis of their merit alone. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK in the role in question and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only if and when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case-by-case basis and take a number of relevant factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Business Development

• Industries

  Law Practice

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