Business Development Manager

The Legends Agency; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-focused legal services provider is seeking a remote Business Development Manager based in South Africa. The role involves driving growth in the UK market by developing strategies, generating leads, and building relationships with law firms. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in business development within the legal sector and a network of contacts in the UK market. This is a mid-senior level position with a salary range of R30,000 - R38,000.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development, ideally within the legal sector.
• Experience working with the UK market is essential.
• Strong network of contacts across UK law firms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to grow UK presence.
• Generate leads through campaigns and networking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Business development

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Lead generation

Tools

LinkedIn campaigns

Email marketing tools

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager

Drive growth in the UK legal sector with a forward-thinking firm

Remote (South Africa) | R30,000 - R38,000 equivalent | Legal Services | Mid-Senior Level

About Us

Our client is a UK-focused legal services provider supporting individuals and businesses with clear, practical solutions. With expertise across multiple areas of law, we combine professional knowledge with a modern, people-first approach. Our mission is to deliver trusted advice while building lasting client relationships.

The Role: Business Development Manager

The Mid-Senior Business Development Manager will be instrumental in expanding our presence across the UK market. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, securing new business, and nurturing long-term relationships with senior-level clients in the legal sector. Working remotely from South Africa, you will develop strategies, lead campaigns, and manage the full business development cycle to drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to grow our UK presence
• Generate leads through LinkedIn campaigns, email marketing, outbound calls, and networking initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with law firms, in-house legal teams, and decision-makers
• Research market trends, competitor activity, and client needs to shape strategy
• Collaborate with leadership on targeted campaigns aligned with growth objectives
• Manage the full business development cycle from prospecting to closing agreements
• Represent the company with professionalism, ensuring trust and credibility in every interaction

About You / Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development, ideally within the legal sector
• Experience working with the UK market (essential for success in this role)
• Strong network of contacts across UK law firms and in-house legal teams
• Skilled in LinkedIn campaigns, digital outreach, and email marketing tools
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
• Confident in outbound calling to secure discovery calls and client meetings
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently
• Strong organisational and time-management skills