Strategic BD Lead for Disputes & Arbitration (Hybrid)

Career Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong remuneration package

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Career Legal is assisting a US law firm with a London office to recruit a Business Development Specialist for the disputes and international arbitration practice. You will support Partners across the UK and US, shaping the firm’s strategy and client engagement from day one.

You will develop BD strategies, manage relationships with referral sources, and collaborate with marketing on LinkedIn, publications and directories to win cross-border mandates.

Qualifications

• Proven BD, marketing or client development experience in a law firm, ideally within disputes or international arbitration.
• Strong grasp of arbitration and cross-border disputes market dynamics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to engage senior partners and GCs.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritise and deliver in a lean team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a BD strategy for the London disputes practice.
• Identify and pursue new instructions in international arbitration and cross-border litigation.
• Build and nurture relationships with referral sources, co-counsel, funders and other law firms.
• Prepare tailored pitches, credentials, tender responses and RFP submissions.
• Plan and manage events, webinars and thought-leadership content.
• Work with marketing on LinkedIn, publications, directory submissions and awards.
• Track market developments and client intelligence to spot opportunities early.
• Report on pipeline, conversion and ROI to the partners.

Skills

BD strategy

Client development

Strategic communications

Event planning

Pitch preparation

Relationship management

Marketing coordination

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Career Legal is assisting a US law firm with a London office to recruit a Business Development Specialist for the disputes and international arbitration practice. You will support Partners across the UK and US, shaping the firm’s strategy and client engagement from day one.

You will develop BD strategies, manage relationships with referral sources, and collaborate with marketing on LinkedIn, publications and directories to win cross-border mandates.