Business Development Manager

Job Title: Transactions Business Development Manager

Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or London

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

We’re recruiting for a Transactions Business Development Manager to join a forward-thinking Business Development and Marketing team within a leading UK leading law firm.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded BD professional to support the growth of a highly regarded Transactions division, working across corporate markets, client acquisition, revenue generation and strategic marketing initiatives. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to identify new opportunities, strengthen client relationships and help deliver business plans that drive long-term growth.

The role combines strategic business development with hands-on marketing activity, including market research, client development, campaigns, thought leadership, events and bid support. You’ll also collaborate with teams across the wider business to maximise cross-selling opportunities, build referral networks and raise the profile of the division.

• Work with divisional and sector leadership to identify growth opportunities across the corporate market.
• Support strategic business planning through market research, competitor analysis and commercial insight.
• Develop a strong understanding of the division’s clients, identifying opportunities for revenue generation, cross-selling and new business.
• Monitor market developments and emerging trends to identify opportunities and keep the firm’s services front of mind.
• Build relationships with referral networks, industry bodies and key contacts to generate new opportunities.

• Develop and deliver integrated marketing campaigns to raise the profile of the Transactions division.
• Create thought leadership content and identify opportunities for seminars, round tables and industry events.
• Coordinate marketing activity and sponsorship opportunities to strengthen market presence.
• Support directory submissions, award entries and other initiatives that showcase the division’s expertise.
• Work with PR and Communications colleagues to develop press releases and external communications.
• Share internal updates and success stories to encourage collaboration across teams and divisions.

• Work with client relationship teams to support client development plans and strengthen key relationships.
• Collaborate with new business and strategic bids teams on proposals and bid responses.
• Identify opportunities to connect clients with relevant services across the wider firm.
• Support client and competitor research projects to inform business development strategies.
• Provide business intelligence and management information to support performance reviews and strategic planning.
• Use data and market insight to identify opportunities and measure the impact of BD and marketing activity.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, ensuring activity is delivered accurately and effectively.
• Mentor and coach junior members of the Business Development team.
• Contribute to wider business development projects and firm-wide initiatives.

• Previous business development and marketing experience within a professional services environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to turn market developments and business challenges into growth opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing and delivering marketing campaigns, content and business development initiatives.
• Strong content writing skills and the ability to communicate complex information…