Global law firm situated near Liverpool Street wish to hire a Business Development Specialist or Business Development Manager to join their BD team focusing on the Corporate & Commercial practice groups working with a leading team of UK and overseas Partners.  The firm is looking for a first-class communicator with strong interpersonal skills who is able influence Partners and drive the practice forward on the international stage. This Business Development Manager role is offering flexible agile working pattern, of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely with standard hours being 9:30am to 5:30pm. Additionally, the firm offer an outstanding benefits package and offering a salary of £60,000 – £70,000.

Reporting into the Director of Marketing & Business Development, you work with key partners across the Corporate & Commercial practice groups to develop strategic and business objectives. This will involve working collaboratively with the central marketing team to maintain and develop best practice processes and knowledge sharing, including regular reporting of business development activities and wins. Wider responsibilities of the Business Development Manager include:

• Make budgetary recommendations and the subsequent management of approved budget
• Ensure the C&C practices are effectively integrated in cross selling business development, communications and development client activities
• Utilising internal and external sources, including working with PSLs and other specialist in-house resources, understand and research the sectors in order to proactively create business development opportunities, including researching client and target activity as well as trends in specific market segments, and harnessing cross-sell opportunities whenever appropriate.
• Draft high impact value-add pitch, RPF/ITT and capability documents which respond to specific client/target requests
• Participate in the firm’s client development programme, including the continued development and implementation of those client accounts relevant to the practice groups
• Working with the Comms team to devise and implement an effective thought leadership plan on industry related topics/themes
• Collaborate with marketing teams on collateral materials and events including (but not limited to) brochures, client/market research, directory submissions, website content, client bulletins/briefings, seminars, conferences, reporting/ROI

Candidates will degree educated and possess a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a business development role in a law firm with coverage of corporate, employment, EU competition & regulatory, logistics, energy, transport, and real estate.

This can either be someone operating as a Business Development Specialist looking to make the first steps into a leadership role, or a current Business Development Manager looking for a new challenge. You will an organised, project driven individual able to initiate and implement successful business development and marketing communications activities whilst working with all levels of the business. Strong IT skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and a recognised CRM system are essential.

To discuss the role further or apply please contact Neil Hagan today