Business Development Manager – London

Location: London
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 16/03/2023

A phenomenal US law firm is looking to hire a Business Development Manager for their growing London office. This role will support their Corporate & Tax practices to drive business development efforts for the practice and overall firm. A fantastic opportunity to drive practice growth initiatives and gain exposure to multiple practices and regions.

The Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective marketing and business development initiatives to support assigned practice groups, including identifying new opportunities.
• Managing cross-practice initiatives to increase business across multiple practices, through identifying opportunities and implementing targeted marketing campaigns, pitching and events.
• Coordinating events, sponsorships, and other opportunities in line with practice goals for client attraction and development purposes and improve brand visibility.
• Working with the wider team to developing relationships with new and existing clients.
• Take part in weekly departmental meetings and support with required reports and presentations.
• Managing blog updates and other content on the firm website.
• Informing practice groups on new business prospects, new and existing clients, market trends, and competitive threats.
• Identify opportunities to improve services to attract high-value work and enhance value for clients.
• Collaborating with the communications team to prepare directory and awards submissions for the practice group.

The Candidate:

• Experience working in a legal / professional services firm (5+ years would be ideal).
• Knowledge or experience working in a corporate finance and tax background.
• Previous business development or marketing experience gained within a law firm.
• Strong project management skills are required, including planning and organisation. skills.

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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