Senior Marketing & BD Manager - Global Law Firm | London, UK

Morgan McKinley; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager to drive strategic BD initiatives across various practice areas. The role involves creating marketing strategies, leading key campaigns, and enhancing brand visibility, offering competitive salary and a supportive work environment with career progression.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

High level of autonomy

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior marketing and/or BD role within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of the legal sector, particularly across corporate, real estate, or finance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored BD and marketing strategies for practice groups.
• Lead preparation of complex pitches and proposals.
• Manage major marketing campaigns and oversee market research.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Job description

Senior Marketing & BD Manager - Global Law Firm

Senior Marketing & BD Manager - Global Law Firm

Job Title: Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager Location: London (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £95,000 per annum + benefits Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager to join a highly respected law firm based in London. This pivotal role offers the chance to work closely with the Head of Business Development and take strategic ownership of marketing and BD initiatives across multiple key practice groups: Corporate, Real Estate & Construction, Intellectual Property, Charities, and Banking & Finance.

This is a senior-level position ideal for an experienced BD professional looking to make a significant impact across a broad portfolio of practice areas. You'll be responsible for leading strategic BD plans, driving client development initiatives, managing key campaigns, and enhancing the firm's brand visibility in a highly competitive market.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver tailored BD and marketing strategies for multiple high-performing practice groups
• Act as a trusted advisor to partners and senior stakeholders, driving revenue growth and client engagement
• Lead the preparation of complex pitches, proposals, and capability statements
• Identify cross-selling and client development opportunities across practice areas
• Manage major marketing campaigns, events, and thought leadership projects
• Oversee market research and competitive analysis to support strategic planning
• Collaborate with the communications, digital, and events teams to ensure cohesive messaging

Successful Candidates will have;

• Proven experience in a senior marketing and/or BD role within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong understanding of the legal sector, particularly across corporate, real estate, or finance-related practice areas
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the gravitas to influence at partner level
• Highly organised with strong project management capabilities
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and commercial mindset
• Experience managing and mentoring junior team members is a plus

Additional Information;

• Competitive salary up to £95,000 + benefits
• Flexible hybrid working model
• High level of autonomy and partner engagement
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects across key practice groups
  Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• Strong emphasis on professional development and career progression

If you're a confident, strategic BD professional ready to take on a broad and influential role in a leading Law firm, please do apply as soon as possible.

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