Anthem Consulting
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager | Corporate, Litigation & Project Finance
Take the next step in your legal business development career with one of the world's leading US law firms.
If you're an experienced Business Development Manager looking for a role that combines strategic influence, high-profile practice groups and genuine career progression, this is an exceptional opportunity.
As part of a significant investment in its European Business Development function, this elite US law firm is expanding its London-based team. You'll work alongside respected partners across Corporate, Litigation/Disputes and Project Finance, helping shape business development strategy, win new work and strengthen client relationships across some of the firm's most successful global practices.
This is far more than a traditional marketing role—you'll become a trusted adviser to partners, working on high-value opportunities within a collaborative, international environment where Business Development is recognised as a key driver of the firm's continued growth.
Why You'll Want This Role
- Join one of the world's most prestigious US law firms.
- Work with market-leading Corporate, Litigation and Project Finance teams.
- Enjoy a broad strategic and hands-on Business Development role.
- Build strong relationships with influential partners and senior stakeholders.
- Gain exposure to premium international clients and complex, cross-border work.
- Be part of a growing European BD function where your ideas and expertise will be valued.
- Hybrid working with three days in the London office.
- Competitive salary of up to £95,000.
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The Opportunity
As Business Development Manager, you'll help drive the commercial success of three key practice groups by leading a wide variety of strategic marketing and business development initiatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and delivering business development and marketing plans aligned with the firm's growth strategy.
- Leading complex pitches, proposals and RFP responses from initial planning through to submission.
- Working closely with partners to identify new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
- Managing client targeting programmes, CRM data and strategic account initiatives.
- Producing high-quality client communications, including legal updates, newsletters, thought leadership and marketing collateral.
- Partnering with the Communications and PR teams to raise the profile of the practice groups through media, campaigns and market visibility initiatives.
- Managing legal directory and award submissions.
- Conducting market, client and competitor research to identify trends and opportunities.
- Delivering high-profile client events and seminars.
- Monitoring and reporting on BD activity, campaign performance and ROI.
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About You
We're looking for an experienced legal Business Development professional who enjoys working closely with partners and thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.
You'll bring:
- Business Development experience gained within a leading international law firm (US or Magic Circle experience would be advantageous).
- Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in helping lawyers win and grow business.
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Outstanding written communication, editing and proofreading abilities.
- Experience managing bids, pitches and marketing projects from concept through to delivery.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.
Career Development
This role offers an excellent platform for an ambitious Business Development Manager looking to broaden their experience across some of the legal market's most sought-after practice areas.
You'll join a firm where the European BD function continues to evolve, giving you the opportunity to develop your strategic skills, work on complex international initiatives and position yourself for future career progression.
To find out more or apply in confidence, please contact:
Simone Sullivan
📞 07723 317 123
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