Senior Business Development Manager – Private Client

Location: Greater London

Job Description Senior Business Development Manager – Private Client

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent Team:
Private Client Office

Location:

London, UK

The role:

This role is one of two new Business Development Senior Manager roles within Fragomen’s Private Client team to support and help drive the evolution of our global private client immigration strategy. This role will be based in London and the other in the United States.

These newly created positions will be embedded within the Private Client practice and aligned to its strategic and commercial priorities. The roles sit at the intersection of the business and the firm’s marketing and business development capabilities and will work in close partnership with the Managing Directors of Business Development and Marketing, as well as with private client senior management, practice leaders and colleagues across the firm.

These are highly visible and outward-facing positions. The successful candidates will be expected to proactively engage with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders, including intermediaries and referrers, build credibility across the private client market and identify opportunities to strengthen Fragomen’s profile and relationships. Success in this role will require curiosity, confidence and a willingness to be present, whether attending events, participating in client discussions or initiating new conversations that lead to meaningful and lasting impact.

The two Senior Managers will operate as peers, working closely together to shape and deliver business development and marketing initiatives that strengthen the positioning, growth and long-term success of Fragomen’s global private client practice.

What your day will look like:

Partner with private client practice senior management and colleagues across international offices to understand business development and marketing priorities, working closely with the Managing Directors of Business Development and Marketing to ensure aligned, effective and high-quality support

Lead and shape the private client business development strategy, taking ownership of direction and execution

Contribute to the development and execution of business development strategies that strengthen Fragomen’s private client immigration offering and support sustainable growth

Proactively identify and pursue new market opportunities, client segments and strategic initiatives through active engagement, networking and relationship development across the private client market

Build, maintain and grow strong relationships with key intermediaries and referral sources across the private client ecosystem, identifying opportunities for collaboration and mutual value creation

Conduct market research and analysis to understand client needs, preferences and emerging trends within the private client market

Monitor competitor activity and broader market developments to inform strategic planning and positioning

Drive digital growth by identifying opportunities, designing and leading marketing campaigns, with a focus on delivery ownership rather than support

Support the delivery of integrated marketing initiatives across digital and traditional channels to enhance brand visibility and generate leads

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business development, marketing, legal, operations and finance to ensure effective execution of initiatives and projects

What we are looking for:

Essential criteria:

Qualification in marketing, business management or a related discipline

Proven experience in a business development, marketing or client development role within a law firm or professional services environment, ideally with private client exposure

Strong understanding of private client services and relationship-led business development

Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills

Strong writing, editing and proofreading capabilities

Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and use data to inform decision-making

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

High level of professionalism, integrity and discretion

Desirable experience:

Experience supporting the marketing of immigration or…