LAI BD Growth Lead

Linklaters Italy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters seeks a Business Development professional to shape BD strategy for the LAI practice in the U.S., ensuring alignment with firm and client strategies. You will use data-led insights to identify opportunities, drive cross-selling, and strengthen client relationships across sectors.

The role requires coordinating with global BD teams, leveraging shared tools, and delivering compelling pitches while supporting growth initiatives across international offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within legal services, LAI or similar practice.
• Proven ability to develop and implement BD strategies aligned with objectives.
• Track record of identifying growth opportunities in professional services.
• Experience working across global teams and leveraging global tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth across the LAI practice by drafting and supporting BD plan development.
• Coordinate lateral partner BD integration with the BD Senior Advisor.
• Align local LAI and client targeting with global BD growth objectives.
• Develop a network across global BD teams to connect local with global strategy.
• Utilize global processes and resources to maximize BD effectiveness.
• Develop and execute LAI and client growth plans for cross-selling.
• Provide input into win strategies and market-leading pitches for LAI matters.
• Manage marketing collateral and pitch materials updates.
• Engage Client & Sector BD teams to create LAI-led go-to-market campaigns.
• Leverage data insights for horizon scanning and pipeline management.

Skills

Business development

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Strategic business planning

New business development

Domain expertise

Pitch and proposal development

Data-driven insights

Education

Degree in marketing, business, or related field

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Linklaters seeks a Business Development professional to shape BD strategy for the LAI practice in the U.S., ensuring alignment with firm and client strategies. You will use data-led insights to identify opportunities, drive cross-selling, and strengthen client relationships across sectors.

The role requires coordinating with global BD teams, leveraging shared tools, and delivering compelling pitches while supporting growth initiatives across international offices.