Senior Business Development Specialist

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Specialist to enhance strategic initiatives and deepen client relationships. This role is based in London's office, emphasizing collaboration with various teams and direct client interaction. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and proven BD experience, particularly within legal or financial sectors.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of BD experience ideally within legal, professional, or financial services.
• Strong research, writing, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects, and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tailored pitches and marketing materials for client meetings.
• Coordinate and support BD and marketing campaigns, including events.
• Collaborate with PR and Communications on relevant initiatives.

Skills

Research

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Business Development Specialist

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 16th July 2025

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading international law firm who are recruiting for a Senior Business Development Specialist to join their London office. The role involves working closely with BD Managers and lawyers across a range of practice groups. The Senior BD Specialist will play a central role in driving forward strategic business development initiatives, deepening client relationships and enhancing the firm’s profile.

The Responsibilities:

• Prepare tailored pitches, RFP responses, and marketing materials for business development and client meetings.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of the Firm’s deal database, experience lists, rankings, biographies, and other core content.
• Conduct research and contribute to client targeting through relationship mapping, opportunity tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate and support BD and marketing campaigns, including events, digital content, and thought leadership.
• Assist BD Managers with cross-practice initiatives and drafting directory submissions (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500).
• Help organise and execute client-facing events, including presentations and logistics.
• Collaborate with the PR and Communications team on relevant initiatives.
• Build strong internal relationships and support firm-wide BD projects and initiatives as needed.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree with 4–5 years of BD experience, ideally within legal, professional, or financial services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent project management, multitasking, and attention to detail; ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-focused, resilient, and collaborative mindset.

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