Business Development Manager – London

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 24/07/2024

Blue Legal are pleased to partner with a leading US law firm who are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager. Reporting into the Senior Business Development Manager, you will be working closely with lawyers across the firms London and European offices to support business development efforts. The firm offers an opportunity to join a collaborative and conscientious team with the opportunity to develop. This is a hybrid role with a minimum requirement of four days in the office.

The Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Manager in developing and implementing the business development strategy for European offices and assist with special projects, including research, client outreach programs, events, and Business Development trips.
• Prepare and review pitches, RFIs, RFPs, and placemats by conducting research, coordinating collateral and assembling materials to prepare reports and analyses.
• Coordinate with legal directories on reporting specifications, deadlines, and communication between directory editors and Davis Polk lawyers, and review and finalise draft submissions.
• Identify and coordinate speaking and sponsorship opportunities, manage relationships with conference organisers, and plan and execute events with practice group partners.
• Create and maintain PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, marketing materials, update practice descriptions, lawyer biographies, and coordinate with New York and Asia business development teams for seamless support.

The Candidate:

• Related experience in business development and marketing, preferably in a law firm, and a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, law, or finance.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with the business development team, lawyers, and staff.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other relevant applications (e.g., Interaction).

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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