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International Business Development Manager
Global Law Firm | London | Hybrid
This is a front‑row, strategic position at a top international law firm, working directly with partners to drive revenue, elevate market positioning and win high‑value work across global markets.
If you're a commercially minded BD leader who wants real influence and international exposure, this role delivers.
The Role
As International Business Development Manager, you'll sit at the heart of the firm's global growth agenda. Acting as a trusted advisor to international partners and leadership, you'll shape and execute market strategies that strengthen the firm's international brand and convert opportunity into revenue.
You'll own BD for the firm's international offices - leading pitches, spotting growth opportunities, and making BD happen, not just talking about it.
What You'll Own
- Driving partner‑led revenue growth across international practices
- Developing and delivering commercial BD strategies with senior leadership
- Leading flagship client pitches, proposals and RFPs
- Enabling partners to win work through smarter targeting, insight and positioning
- Managing high‑profile international client events (with some travel)
- Turning market, client and sector insight into actionable BD initiatives
- Elevating practice profiles through rankings, awards, content and campaigns
- Building scalable BD infrastructure and best practice across regions
- Managing and developing a BD team member
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Who This Is For
You're An Experienced Professional Services BD Manager Who
- Has 7+ years' experience in law firm or high‑end professional services BD
- Is confident operating with partners and senior stakeholders
- Enjoys being commercial, proactive and close to the action
- Has a track record in winning work, not just supporting it
- Brings credibility, gravitas and clarity to complex conversations
- Wants a role with visibility, influence and international scope
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Why This Role Stands Out
- Strategic, revenue‑focused remit with genuine partner access
- True international exposure across corporate and disputes practices
- Scope to shape BD strategy, not just execute it
- Collaborative, high‑calibre environment with ambitious growth goals
If you're ready to step into a role where BD is taken seriously - and where your work directly impacts growth - this is worth a conversation.
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