Legal Business Development Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic BD to join a top law firm based in London.

Legal Business Development Manager - London - Up to £55,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly-regarded law firm, known for its expertise across various specialised sectors including Marine, Aviation, and Property.

The firm is looking to recruit a confident, driven Business Development Manager to support its London and Specialised Insurance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing business development initiatives that will directly influence the firm's growth trajectory.

The role is varied and diverse, with the expectation to manage a wide array of responsibilities, including supporting bids and tenders, developing BD collateral, and working closely with senior stakeholders across the firm's London and nation-wide, regional offices.

The firm prides itself on its inclusive culture that emphasizes growth, development, and the opportunity to make a real impact on the business’s future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing BD governance and processes to drive growth and measure success.
• Leading BD projects to enhance firm outcomes.
• Supporting responses to client panel reviews, RFIs, ITTs, and RFPs.
• Managing BD plans, logs, and developing a bid library.
• Coordinating BD meetings and targeting efforts.
• Creating and delivering BD collateral, such as capability statements and proposals.
• Liaising with external partners to boost publicity and referrals.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a business development role within a legal services environment, ideally within the Financial Market.
• Proven experience in supporting bids and tenders with a strong understanding of the bid process.
• Effective networking skills with the ability to establish and nurture relationships.
• Self-sufficient, confident, and driven with the ability to manage and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products with experience in designing and delivering BD client-focused collateral.

The Benefits & How to Apply:

• Salary up to £55,000 (Dependent on Expereince)
• 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays), increasing with long service
• Private healthcare, life insurance and income protection
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Bonus scheme
• Discount opportunities

This is a superb opportunity to join a growing team at a pivotal time. If you are motivated by growth and development and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you!

Apply in the strictest of confidence

Contact: Dominika Holda (Retained Consultant) INDTH

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525

Email: dominika.holda@williamjamesrecruitment.com

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Founded in 2009 by CEO Paul Wingfield, we are not your average recruiter, we build long-term relationships and work with an extensive network of the best law firms, lawyers and support staff.

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