Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

London

Hybrid

£90,000-120,000

We are recruiting a BD Manager to join a leading international law firm's Business Development team. Working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, you will help drive strategic business development initiatives across Banking & Credit, Corporate M&A, Private Equity, and Funds. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business development professional to manage pitches, client engagement programmes, marketing initiatives, and high-profile events within a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with practice groups to develop and implement strategic business development plans.
• Lead the preparation of compelling pitches, proposals, and RFP responses to win new business.
• Conduct client, competitor, and market research to support business development strategies.
• Manage the production of marketing materials, credentials, practice descriptions, and promotional content.
• Plan and deliver client events, seminars, and networking initiatives in collaboration with internal teams.
• Coordinate legal directory submissions and support PR and thought leadership activities.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key clients while supporting targeted client development initiatives.
• Promote effective use of CRM systems, business development technology, and reporting tools.
• Identify process improvements and support the onboarding and mentoring of junior team members.

Key Experience & Skills

• 2–4 years' experience in business development within a law firm.
• Degree educated with strong commercial awareness and client relationship management experience.
• Proven experience managing pitches, proposals, marketing campaigns, and client engagement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems and business development technology.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with confidence working alongside senior Partners.
• Strong project management, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.