Senior Business Development Manager - IP & Disputes (14 month FTC)

A high level of personal credibility, impact and influence with proven ability to work effectively and persuasively at all levels of the business. An ability to provide commercial and proactive advice on business development, marketing and communications issues – based on knowledge of legal services in the Intellectual Property and/or Regulatory space. Previous BD experience at manager or senior manager level with practical experience of a variety of BD roles including pitches, account management, thought leadership and team management. A can-do attitude with a bias for action. The ability to take the initiative and ownership for projects, and the drive to get things done. Excellent team management and communication skills. Able to display empathy and emotional intelligence. A proactive, tenacious and creative approach and an ability to make tough decisions and follow through with them.  A flexible mindset and an ability to work to deadlines, juggle multiple projects, work with ambiguity, and deliver under pressure. Strong organisational skills and an excellent attention to detail. A knowledge of CRM systems and a familiarity with generating meaningful data and reporting for business intelligence and targeting purposes. Ambition, drive, likeability and a strong work ethic.

 Benefits   Here are a select few benefits that Taylor Wessing offer; 

Hybrid working (Offering the opportunity to work remotely, while maintaining a social boundary by working from our award-winning offices for 3 days a week)  Holiday (Our basic annual holiday entitlement starts at 25 days, with a further discretionary day of paid leave in December. You may also purchase up to five extra days each year (pro rata).  Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave (After one-year service, you are entitled to up to 26 weeks leave full pay if you or your partner give birth or adopt a child). 

Along with these there are many more benefits we offer, with the addition of a comprehensive flexible benefits package available.   Our culture   Nurturing a diverse, inclusive culture allows all of our talent to flourish, sparks creativity and powers innovation.  We continue to build a team that exemplifies inclusivity and reflects the firm's core values: creative, excellence, integrity, responsible, respect and team.  We value and celebrate the differences in who we are, what we have experienced and how we think, so all candidates will be treated fairly regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, marital status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.  The way we work   At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us. We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.    Taylor Wessing   Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. 

With 1250+ lawyers, 350+ partners, 26 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Business Development  team, with the addition of a Senior Business Development Manager - IP & Disputes (14 month FTC).  Click link below for the full job description:   Click here for more information.