Temporary Client Development Manager

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in London seeks a Temporary Client Development Manager to support business development efforts across London and Brussels. The role involves managing proposals, developing strategic plans, and collaborating with global teams. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in business development within the legal sector and be available for immediate start.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in business development and proposal management.
• Experience within a legal or professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposals and pitch processes, including drafting and editing.
• Provide strategic input and business intelligence to support practice growth.
• Coordinate events, manage budgets, and support client targeting initiatives.

Skills

Business Development

Proposal Management

Strategic Planning

Client Engagement

Job description

Ryder Reid Legal are partnering with a leading global law firm to recruit a Temporary Client Development Manager for their London office, supporting business development across London and Brussels.

You'll support the firm's Global Projects group and assist with broader BD efforts across London and Brussels. Working closely with global Client Development teams, you'll lead proposal and pitch creation, develop strategic plans, and support lawyer-led client initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage proposals and pitch processes, including drafting, editing, and tracking outcomesCreate and maintain BD collateral such as capability statements and case studiesProvide strategic input and business intelligence to support practice growthCollaborate with global CD teams across the Middle East, Singapore, and BrusselsCoordinate events, manage budgets, and support client targeting initiativesSupport directory submissions, awards, and branding effortsFacilitate partner integration and business development coaching

About You:

You have strong experience in business development and proposal management, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.

If you are available immediately and interested in this role, please apply now!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally.