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Business Development Specialist

London
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Job Opportunity: Business Development Specialist

I am working on behalf of an international law firm to recruit a Business Development Specialist to support its highly regarded M&A and Private Equity practices in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a business development professional looking to play a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives across a leading corporate practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working closely with senior stakeholders, partners, and the wider BD team, you will be responsible for:
    • Preparing pitches and proposals
    • Supporting client targeting and cross-selling initiatives
    • Coordinating directory and awards submissions
    • Conducting market and competitor research
    • Assisting with events and profile-raising activities

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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme

PwC·London, UK
£35,000/yr

Why you're a good match

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

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Requirements

  • At least three years' business development experience within a professional services environment, ideally gained in a law firm.
  • Exposure to M&A and/or Private Equity would be advantageous.
  • Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail, commercial awareness, research capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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About the Firm

This role offers the chance to work with a collaborative and high-performing team in a firm with a strong international platform and market-leading corporate practice.

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Skills

Business Development
Pitch Preparation
Proposal Writing
Client Targeting
Cross-selling
Directory Submissions
Awards Submissions
Market Research
Competitor Research
Event Coordination
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Attention To Detail
Commercial Awareness
M&A
Private Equity

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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