Ryder Reid Legal
Business Development Specialist
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🚀 Business Development Specialist – Private Investment Funds | London
I'm currently working with a leading international law firm that is looking to hire a Business Development Specialist to join its highly regarded Private Investment Funds team in London.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a BD professional looking to work closely with partners and senior stakeholders in one of the market's leading private capital practices, supporting strategic growth initiatives across private funds, private equity, asset management, and secondaries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of pitches, proposals, credentials, and RFP responses
- Support client targeting, relationship development, and business planning initiatives
- Coordinate business development projects and strategic campaigns from start to finish
- Organise and support client events, webinars, conferences, and sponsorship activities
- Manage legal directory and award submissions
- Conduct market, client, and competitor research to identify opportunities and industry trends
- Support thought leadership, marketing campaigns, and profile-raising initiatives
- Maintain CRM data, reporting tools, and business development resources
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Experience Required:
- 4+ years' Business Development experience within a law firm or professional services environment
- Experience supporting Private Funds, Private Equity, Asset Management, or Private Capital teams would be highly advantageous
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commercially minded with strong analytical and research capabilities
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
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📍 Location: London
💼 Sector: Legal / Professional Services
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