Senior Business Development Manager (Mining)

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to develop and execute a Mining sector strategy. The ideal candidate will have proven business development experience in a similar environment and strong analytical skills. This permanent position offers opportunities for impactful client engagement and strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong industry experience in Mining preferred.
• Proven track record in executing sector-focused BD strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Mining sector strategy to drive growth.
• Manage the sector’s client portfolio aligned with strategic objectives.
• Set and track performance metrics and BD targets.

Skills

Business development experience

Analytical thinking

Client engagement

Revenue growth strategies

Job description

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Senior Business Development Manager (Mining)

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 7th October 2025

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading international law firm who are recruiting for a Senior Business Development Manager to join their London office. You will play a key role in executing the firm’s Clients & Sectors strategy by partnering with Sector Leaders to drive a focused, forward-looking Mining sector strategy that aligns with firm-wide priorities, promotes cross-selling, and fosters proactive client engagement informed by market trends and opportunities.

The Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Mining sector strategy in alignment with firm-wide priorities to drive profitable growth.
• Review and manage the sector’s client portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, market trends, and growth opportunities.
• Set and track performance metrics and BD targets to measure the effectiveness of sector initiatives and campaigns.
• Lead business development and client-targeting activities, collaborating with BDM teams to deliver impactful and market aligned go-to-market campaigns.
• Support pitching and client engagement efforts, providing strategic input, market insights, and data-led analysis to strengthen proposals and relationships.
• Monitor market trends and facilitate cross-sector collaboration, enabling horizon scanning, cross-selling, and knowledge sharing across the firm.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in business development, ideally in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong industry experience (Mining preferred).
• Proven track record in designing and executing sector-focused BD strategies that drive revenue growth and cross-selling.
• Analytical and strategic thinker, adept at using data insights and managing complexity within a matrix structure.

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