LAI Growth BD Strategist

Linklaters; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters is seeking a Business Development professional to drive LAI growth across the practice, supporting BD plan development and global alignment. You will build networks across global BD teams, leverage data-driven insights, and coordinate client targeting with the firm’s strategy.

The role emphasizes cross-office collaboration and strategic input for pitches and awards. Strong analytical skills and experience across sectors will help identify opportunities, monitor industry trends, and

Qualifications

• Experience in BD within legal services, preferably LAI or similar.
• Ability to develop and implement BD strategies.
• Track record of identifying growth opportunities in professional services.
• Experience working across global teams.
• Knowledge of using global resources and tools to enhance BD.
• Experience providing strategic input for pitches and submissions.
• Ability to build relationships with sector teams for cross-selling.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven BD insights.
• Experience gathering market intelligence and monitoring trends.
• Degree in marketing, business or related field; advanced marketing qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth across LAI practice by supporting BD plan development and implementation.
• Coordinate lateral partner BD integration with the BD Senior Manager.
• Align local LAI and client targeting with global growth objectives.
• Develop network across global BD teams and the BDM function.
• Utilize global resources and tools to maximize BD impact.
• Provide input into win strategies and market-leading pitches.
• Manage submissions to legal directories and awards.
• Maintain and enhance marketing collateral and pitch materials.
• Build relationships with Client & Sector BD teams to drive cross-selling.
• Support LAI-led go-to-market campaigns and data-driven horizon scanning.
• Analyze market info, client feedback, and trends to inform BD strategies.
• Leverage technology and data to generate LAI insights.

Skills

BD strategy

Global collaboration

Data insights

Market intelligence

Relationship building

Pitch submissions

Education

Marketing or Business degree

Tools

CRM system

Data tools

Job description

Linklaters is seeking a Business Development professional to drive LAI growth across the practice, supporting BD plan development and global alignment. You will build networks across global BD teams, leverage data-driven insights, and coordinate client targeting with the firm’s strategy.

The role emphasizes cross-office collaboration and strategic input for pitches and awards. Strong analytical skills and experience across sectors will help identify opportunities, monitor industry trends, and