LAW Absolute
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Location: London
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Salary: £70,000-90,000
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.
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- 2–4 years' experience in business development within a law firm or professional services environment, ideally supporting transactional practice groups.
- 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.
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