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About the Role

The Business Development Manager will provide day-to-day support and strategic business development and marketing guidance to the fast-growing M&A and Private Equity practice in London. This role also supports the Antitrust & Competition and Tax teams, working closely with partners and senior management to develop and execute key initiatives and business plan objectives.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead business development, marketing, and client targeting activities for assigned practices.
• Work closely with key partners on individual business development goals, identifying and executing strategic priorities.
• Assist lawyers with new business opportunities and pitch meetings, including strategy, research, proposal writing, and material preparation.
• Identify and advance visibility efforts for assigned practices, including sponsorships, presentations, digital marketing, and events.
• Lead and enhance lead generation processes to support firm growth.
• Collaborate with the research team on market research and competitive intelligence.
• Manage the directories submission process for relevant practice areas.
• Develop and oversee maintenance of practice marketing materials.
• Oversee the league table collection and submission process, providing analysis.
• Oversee maintenance of practice-related information in proposal and matter databases.
• Maintain an online reporting system tracking proposals/pitches and evaluate progress.

Requirements

• Degree educated or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 6+ years of experience in business development, marketing, and/or practice management, preferably in a law firm or professional services marketing department.
• Minimum 4 years of experience providing business development support to a corporate practice.
• Strong communications skills.
• Excellent team and project management, organization, and planning abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and promote teamwork, productivity, and accountability.
• Ability to inspire enthusiasm, motivation, and a positive attitude.
• Superb client service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels.
• Comfortable articulating and presenting strategic approaches with clarity and practicality.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness.
• Rigorous attention to process and detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment under pressure, prioritizing competing responsibilities within tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Self-motivated, acting with integrity and in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to make appropriate hiring decisions.

Skills

• Business Development
• Marketing
• Client Targeting
• Strategic Planning
• Proposal Writing
• RFI/RFP Response
• Market Research
• Competitive Intelligence
• Event Management
• Lead Generation
• Team Management
• Project Management
• Organization
• Planning
• Collaboration
• Client Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Judgment
• Hiring

Location

• London

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 6+ years
• 4+ years

Education Level

• Degree educated or equivalent relevant professional experience