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About the Role

The Manager, Business Development is an operational leader responsible for the effective execution of core BD activities within the practice group. The role ensures high-quality delivery of business development work, manages key BD systems and processes, and supports partners, client teams, and BD leadership in driving growth, client engagement, and market positioning.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of client and business development strategies by managing research, client mapping, and market analysis to identify and qualify new business opportunities.
Collaborate with partners, RSHs, and BD teams to develop and implement client plans, track engagement, and support client relationship management initiatives.
Provide practical insights and recommendations to improve client targeting, segmentation, and outreach effectiveness.
Lead the preparation and coordination of client proposals, pitches, and capability statements, ensuring content is tailored, accurate, and aligned with client needs and firm strategy.
Manage the collection and organization of matter lists, credentials, and supporting materials for pitches.
Coordinate input from stakeholders and ensures timely delivery of high-quality proposals.
Support the delivery of thought leadership, market positioning, and external engagement activities for the practice group.
Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop content, track rankings, and organize events that raise the profile of the practice and its partners.
Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitor positioning to inform BD initiatives.
Work closely with BD leadership, partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency in BD activities.
Facilitate information sharing and collaboration across practice groups, industry teams, and business services functions.
Act as a key point of contact for the coordination of BD projects and initiatives.
Manage workflow and resource allocation for junior team members (coordinators, specialists), providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure high standards of delivery.
Act as a role model for professional conduct, operational excellence, and collaborative teamwork.
Provide technical and process expertise to support the development of the BD team.
Monitor and report on BD activity, tracking key metrics and analyzing results to inform continuous improvement.
Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of BD operations.
Ensure compliance with firm policies, procedures, and data quality standards in all BD activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; relevant professional qualifications an advantage.
Familiarity with disputes practices.
Demonstrated experience delivering a wide range of operational and tactical business development activities within a professional services environment.
Strong technical expertise in business development methodologies, processes, systems, and best practices (e.g., pitching, client planning, CRM, market analysis), with the ability to resolve complex operational issues within scope.
Experience managing coordinators and/or specialists, including workflow allocation, quality control, coaching, and day-to-day supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and insights to optimize processes and improve BD delivery.
Good commercial awareness and understanding of market and client dynamics, applied pragmatically to support BD initiatives.
Clear and effective communication skills, enabling collaboration with partners, BD colleagues, and other business services teams.

Skills

Pitching
Client planning
CRM usage
Market analysis
Content creation
Event planning
Public relations
Strategic planning
Client cultivation
Research
Client mapping
Proposal preparation
Thought leadership
Communication

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid (4 days in office per week)

Experience Level

Manager

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

Private medical insurance
Pension plan with matched employer contribution up to 7.5%
Yearly wellbeing fund
Income protection
Life insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Private GP services
Travel insurance
Dental coverage
Cycle to work
Holiday purchase (available during annual enrolment)

About the Company

Our Business Development & Marketing team plays a critical role in enhancing the Firm’s reputation, expanding its client base and driving revenue growth.
This team develops and implements strategic marketing plans to promote the Firm’s legal services, leveraging digital and traditional marketing channels to reach target audiences.
They conduct market research to identify industry trends and client needs, positioning the Firm competitively within the legal marketplace.
The team also manages client relationships, orchestrates business development initiatives, and seeks opportunities for partnerships and networking.
Through compelling content creation, event planning and public relations efforts, they ensure that the Firm maintains a strong market presence and continues to attract and retain clients.

Equal Opportunity

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.