Senior Business Development Specialist - Paris

Ambition; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Paris is seeking a Divisional Manager of Legal BD, Marketing and Communications to drive client development and market positioning across France and the wider EMEA region.

You will partner with partners to execute business development plans, lead high-quality pitches and manage opportunities across the Antitrust and Litigation practices. Fluent English and French are required, with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience within an international law firm or professional services is preferred.
• Strong pitch, proposal and client development capabilities are essential.
• Fluent English and French with outstanding written communication.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with lawyers and practice leaders to execute BD strategies across Antitrust and Litigation groups.
• Lead the preparation of pitches, credentials, client presentations and panel submissions.
• Conduct market, client and competitor research to identify opportunities and support strategic decisions.
• Manage legal directory and awards submissions to showcase the firm’s expertise.
• Collaborate with marketing and events teams to deliver campaigns and high-impact client events.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Market research

Pitching & proposals

Strategic planning

Tools

CRM software

PowerPoint

Market analytics tools

Job description

Divisional Manager - Legal BD, Marketing & Communications

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Specialist to join the Paris office of a leading international law firm. Working closely with partners across the Antitrust and Litigation practices, including arbitration and white-collar investigations, you will play a pivotal role in driving client development, market positioning and strategic growth initiatives across France and the wider EMEA region. This is a high-profile role for a commercially minded BD specialist who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, leading strategic projects and delivering impactful client-focused initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with lawyers and practice leaders to execute business development and client growth strategies across the Antitrust and Litigation groups, supporting the delivery of practice business plans.

Lead the preparation of high-quality pitches, credentials, client presentations and panel submissions.

Conduct market, client and competitor research to identify business opportunities, strengthen client relationships and support strategic decision-making.

Manage legal directory and awards submissions, working closely with partners to showcase the firm's market-leading expertise.

Collaborate with marketing, communications and events teams to deliver profile-raising campaigns, thought leadership initiatives and high-impact client events.

Requirements

Business development experience gained within an international law firm or professional services environment.

Strong experience supporting complex practice groups, with excellent pitch, proposal and client development capabilities.

Fluent English and French language skills with outstanding written communication.

Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

Commercially driven, highly organised and proactive, with a collaborative approach.