Business Development Manager

The Firm
Our client, an award-winning and highly regarded London law firm, is seeking a professional and experienced Business Development Manager to join their team on an 18-month fixed-term contract, based in their London office.

The Opportunity
The successful candidate will be a skilled Business Development Manager who will provide strategic and client-focused support to the Real Estate, Corporate, and Litigation teams. Duties will include:

• Lead business development initiatives and go-to-market strategies for key sectors including art and culture, hotels and leisure, the living sector, and luxury assets
• Provide partners and fee earners with advice and support on identifying opportunities, pitching, and client/intermediary relationship management
• Develop and deliver business development plans to drive new business growth and expand client relationships
• Facilitate events, campaigns, and marketing initiatives, working closely with the Marketing and Communications team
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cross-selling and expanding relationships across practice areas
• Deliver business development coaching to fee earners and ensure effective use of the CRM system for relationship intelligence
• Lead the preparation of directory submissions, pitch documents, and other client-facing materials

This Business Development Manager position is full time, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm

Requirements

• At least 8 years' experience in business development within professional services, ideally law firms
• Proven experience leading and delivering business development initiatives at a junior manager or senior executive level
• Excellent written, creative, and organisational skills; highly IT literate

Vacancy Highlights

• Hybrid working (minimum 60% in the office)
• Excellent benefits package
• Join a firm with a strong heritage and a focus on long-term growth

To be considered for this Business Development Manager opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.