Blue Legal
Marketing Business Development Manager
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Blue Legal are partnered with a leading global law firm who are recruiting for a Business Development & Marketing Manager, Corporate M&A, to join their London office. The role involves identifying opportunities using strong product insights and data-led intelligence, drive cross-selling, execute client-centric BD activities, strengthen client and internal stakeholder relationships, and inform the overall strategy to drive client relationship and profitable revenue growth.
The Responsibilities:
- Drive M&A growth by developing and implementing BD and client targeting plans that align with global firm strategy.
- Build strong connections across global BD, Client & Sector teams, ensuring M&A is integrated into wider firm priorities and cross-selling opportunities.
- Create compelling go-to-market campaigns, foster sector-specific growth, and support client relationship development.
- Contribute high-quality input into win strategies, pitches, and panel submissions to secure new opportunities.
- Use data-led insights, horizon scanning, and client/market analysis to spot opportunities, inform BD strategies, and manage pipelines effectively.
- Ensure alignment with global processes, maximise technology and shared resources, and leverage tools to deliver targeted, focused insights.
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The Candidate:
- Strong background in BD within legal services (ideally Corporate/M&A), with proven success in designing and implementing strategies, driving growth, and supporting pitches and panel submissions.
- Skilled at working across international teams, building relationships with sector groups, and leveraging global resources to drive cross-selling and interconnectivity.
- Experienced in using data, technology, and market intelligence to identify opportunities, track trends, and provide actionable insights for BD activities.
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Please e-mail your CV and covering letter in the strictest confidence to rumman.ahmed@bluelegal.com
Once you have sent your CV, feel free to telephone me on 0207 118 3003.
Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.
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