BD Manager - FTC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a leading international law firm on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This high-profile role offers the chance to work closely with partners and senior stakeholders, driving business growth, strengthening client relationships and enhancing market presence across multiple practice areas.

You will play a key role in developing and executing strategic business development initiatives, leading major pitches and proposals, supporting key client programmes and delivering profile-raising campaigns that contribute to the firm's continued success.

• Lead high-value pitches, proposals and RFP submissions.
• Develop and implement business development and marketing strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Manage and develop key client relationships and account plans.
• Drive thought leadership, events, campaigns and profile-raising initiatives.
• Oversee directory and league table submissions, helping to maintain and improve market rankings.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the business development team.

• 7+ years' business development and marketing experience within professional services, ideally legal.
• Strong experience managing pitches, client programmes and strategic growth initiatives.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical and project management abilities.
• Commercially minded with a proactive and collaborative approach.

• High-profile role with significant partner exposure
• Broad remit spanning strategy, client development and team leadership
• Opportunity to influence growth across key practice areas
• Collaborative, international environment with excellent career progression prospects