LAW Absolute
Senior Business Development Manager
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Senior Business Development Manager
Location: London
Work Model: Hybrid
Salary: £110,000 - £122,000
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior BD Manager to join a leading international law firm's Business Development team. This role will partner closely with senior stakeholders and Partners to develop and deliver strategic business development initiatives across Banking & Credit, Corporate M&A, Private Equity, and Funds. The successful candidate will lead high-profile pitches, client engagement strategies, marketing campaigns, and team development while driving business growth across key practice areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic business development plans with Partners and practice groups.
- Lead the preparation of high-quality pitches, proposals, and RFP responses to secure new business.
- Conduct client, market, and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
- Manage key client programmes and support strategic client relationship development.
- Coordinate marketing materials, practice credentials, brochures, and online content.
- Plan and deliver client events, seminars, and networking initiatives in collaboration with internal teams.
- Manage legal directory submissions and support PR and thought leadership activities.
- Drive the effective use of CRM systems, business development technology, and data-driven reporting.
- Mentor and support junior Business Development team members while leading cross-functional projects and process improvements.
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Key Experience & Skills
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- 2–4 years' experience in business development within a law firm or professional services environment, ideally supporting transactional practices.
- Degree educated with strong commercial awareness and relationship management skills.
- Proven experience delivering successful pitches, client development initiatives, and marketing campaigns.
- Experience using CRM systems and business development technologies.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills, with confidence engaging at Partner level.
- Strong project management, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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