Business Development and Business Manager

Principal Consultant - Senior Legal BD, Marketing & Communications Recruitment

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development & Business Manager to join a market-leading international law firm and play a pivotal role in the growth and development of its highly regarded Construction practice.

Working closely with senior leadership, this is a broad, strategic role combining business development, marketing and business management responsibilities. You'll be a trusted advisor to partners and stakeholders, helping drive sector growth, strengthen client relationships, enhance market profile and support the delivery of key business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation of the Construction group's strategic priorities, initiatives and growth plans.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and client developments to identify opportunities and inform decision-making.
• Acting as a key point of contact between sector leadership and wider business services teams.
• Developing and executing business development and client development plans.
• Driving client relationship initiatives, cross-selling opportunities and strategic growth projects.
• Supporting the development and delivery of key client account plans.
• Providing day-to-day business development support to partners and fee earners.
• Managing and developing a dedicated Business Development Executive.
• Creating and delivering integrated marketing campaigns aligned to sector priorities.
• Managing the production of marketing materials, credentials, client communications and sector-focused content.
• Overseeing directory submissions, awards programmes and profile-raising initiatives.
• Monitoring financial performance, pipeline activity and key sector metrics.
• Producing management reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Contributing to budgeting, business planning and growth initiatives.
• Supporting business cases for strategic investments and lateral hiring opportunities.
• Coordinating strategic projects and ensuring delivery against agreed timelines.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven business development and marketing experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Experience working with, or a strong understanding of, the Construction or related sectors.
• A track record of delivering successful strategic growth and client development initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret business, financial and client data.
• The confidence to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious BD professional looking to step into a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape the future direction of a leading international Construction practice.

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