Business Development Manager – London

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 21/11/2024

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a talented and driven Business Development Manager to join their team, within the Disputes Resolution function in the London office. This is a unique and varied role requiring excellent team working and communication skills as well as the ability to build strong and trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders in the region and across the firm.

The Responsibilities:

• Identify specific challenges and opportunities for the Dispute Resolution practice.
• Develop and execute a focused marketing and business development strategy.
• Work collaboratively with lawyers within the practice to compose and manage proposals, including pitches, RFP responses.
• Produce and manage practice group content, campaigns or events and relevant directory and award submissions to increase engagement with key clients.
• Build trusted relationships with a specific group of senior internal stakeholders.

The Candidate:

• Degree educated within law or marketing is desired.
• Experience working in a similar role with the in Legal sector or professional services.
• Experience of working in a Dispute Resolution or related practice BD role will be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the confidence to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

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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