Senior Legal Client Growth & Strategy Lead

Page Executive; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 151,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive is seeking a Senior Client Development Manager for a leading global law firm. You’ll advise practice group leaders, shape strategic BD and marketing plans, and lead data‑driven campaigns to retain clients and win new business.

The role requires 9+ years in marketing and BD within professional services, strong stakeholder influence, and collaboration across departments; location options include New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC, with 4 days on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or MBA strongly preferred
• 9+ years of marketing and business development experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong strategic planning, business development, and project management capabilities
• Proven ability to influence partners and senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of client relationship management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience mentoring and developing team members with formal managerial responsibilities
• Strong understanding of legal industry dynamics and competitive markets

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary business development and marketing advisor to practice group leaders, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and execute strategic business development and marketing plans aligned with practice goals and budgets.
• Lead client-focused, data-driven marketing campaigns that support client retention, expansion, and new business growth.
• Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and client needs to identify growth opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Drive submissions and recognition efforts for Chambers, Legal 500, and other industry rankings and awards.
• Partner with attorneys to develop winning pitch strategies, proposals, and RFP responses.
• Create and execute go-to-market strategies, messaging, and branding initiatives that elevate the firm's profile.
• Plan and manage client-facing events, seminars, and thought leadership programs, including ROI measurement.
• Identify and oversee conference, sponsorship, and relationship-building opportunities that support practice growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with practice management, finance, pricing, research, recruiting, innovation, and DEI teams to advance firm priorities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business development

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Pitching & proposals

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or MBA preferred

Job description

Page Executive is seeking a Senior Client Development Manager for a leading global law firm. You’ll advise practice group leaders, shape strategic BD and marketing plans, and lead data‑driven campaigns to retain clients and win new business.

The role requires 9+ years in marketing and BD within professional services, strong stakeholder influence, and collaboration across departments; location options include New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC, with 4 days on-site.