Birchrose Associates
Senior Business Development Manager
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to work across its Banking & Financial Services practice on a permanent basis.
The Firm
Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with an extensive global presence and a strong reputation across major commercial and financial markets.
The firm advises leading financial institutions, corporates and investors on complex domestic and international matters and has established practices spanning Banking, Capital Markets, Restructuring and wider transactional and advisory work.
The Opportunity
This is a senior and highly visible Business Development position, working closely with Partners and practice leadership across the firm's Banking & Financial Services group.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the commercial direction of the practice, identifying opportunities for growth, strengthening strategic client relationships and coordinating Business Development activity across Banking, Capital Markets and Restructuring.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to develop and deliver Business Development plans across the Banking & Financial Services practice
- Advising Partners on client development, market opportunities, positioning and commercial priorities
- Leading strategic pitches, major pursuits and panel appointments
- Managing the practice's pipeline and supporting Partners with target client and key account planning
- Developing initiatives designed to deepen relationships with priority clients
- Identifying market trends, regulatory developments and emerging client needs that can support new business activity
- Creating and delivering targeted Business Development and marketing campaigns
- Supporting thought leadership, client events, roundtables, webinars and other profile-raising initiatives
- Overseeing legal directory submissions, awards activity and broader practice positioning
- Working closely with Communications, Marketing and wider Business Development colleagues
- Monitoring Business Development performance, budgets, activity and relevant KPIs
- Using CRM data, client intelligence and market insight to support commercial decision-making
- Leading, mentoring and developing Business Development professionals supporting the practice
- Driving improvements to Business Development processes, systems and ways of working
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
This Senior Business Development Manager position is a permanent London-based role offering hybrid working.
Requirements
- At Least 5 years Business Development experience gained within a law firm or wider professional services environment
Vacancy Highlights
- Senior strategic Business Development position
- Hybrid working
- Competitive salary
To be considered for this Senior Business Development Manager opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location