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Business Development & RFP Specialist, Law Firm
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RFP & Business Development Specialist (Investment Funds, Private Capital & Private Equity– Leading Global Law Firm)
Location: London
Working Model: Hybrid
About the Role
My client, a highly reputable large global law firm, is seeking an experienced Business Development Specialist to join its London-based Business Development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded BD professional to play a key role in supporting strategic business development and marketing initiatives across a number of high-profile practice areas, including Investment Funds & Private Capital, ESG and Private Equity.
Working closely with lawyers and business services professionals both in London and internationally, you will support client development activities, pitches and proposals, market profile-raising initiatives, events, and strategic growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning, preparation, and implementation of business development and marketing initiatives across the London office.
- Produce, coordinate, and manage pitches, proposals, and RFP responses.
- Collaborate with global BD colleagues on client, sector, and industry-focused initiatives.
- Assist with the delivery of seminars, sponsorships, and client events.
- Lead and support legal directory and awards submissions, including drafting content, managing referee processes, and coordinating follow-up activity.
- Prepare and maintain marketing collateral, presentations, and business development materials.
- Maintain deal and matter experience databases and marketing information.
- Conduct market, client, and competitor research to identify opportunities and support strategic initiatives.
- Assist with onboarding initiatives for new lawyers and support wider BD and marketing projects as required.
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Experience Required
- Marketing and/or Business Development experience in a law firm is essential.
- Experience producing RFPs in a law firm is essential.
- A minimum of 5 years' Business Development and/or Marketing experience.
- Strong experience supporting pitches, proposals, and client development activities.
- Experience working with legal directory and awards submissions would be advantageous.
- Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and an interest in legal and professional services markets.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience using CRM systems.
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The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to join a prestigious global law firm with an outstanding market reputation, working alongside leading legal professionals on high-profile client and business development initiatives. The position provides excellent exposure, responsibility, and long-term career development within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Interested? Send your CV via the link provided or contact Emmajerome@puresearch.com
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