Business Development Manager

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum Location: Greater London,Central London Job Type: Freelance

- JOB TYPE: Contract (8–12 months), May start
- INDUSTRY SECTOR: Legal / Professional Services
- LOCATION: London (Hybrid: 3 days Office / 2 days WFH)
- SALARY: £70,000-£80,000 pro-rata

Join an innovative Business Development & Marketing team in the heart of London and take ownership of high-impact strategic projects. Maternity cover contract.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

• My client is a is a premier City law firm known for its entrepreneurial spirit, personable culture, and ability to solve the most complex legal issues for high-profile clients
• Join a firm that prioritises diversity, inclusion, and a friendly, supportive atmosphere

ABOUT THE ROLE
What you'll be doing

• Deliver ownership of well-scoped BD projects and sector-led initiatives to drive firm growth  
• Support priority sectors like FinTech and Civil Fraud by executing business plans and measuring ROI  
• Develop a more formal and effective referrer network in collaboration with the Head of BD  
• Create targeting pipelines and client profiles to strengthen prospective client engagement  
• Advise partners and senior lawyers as a trusted commercial consultant to drive momentum on key priorities  
• Collaborate across departments to identify overlapping opportunities and influence relationship-building  
• Coordinate with marketing colleagues to ensure all activity is aligned with firm-wide objectives.

Why you'll love it here

• £70,000-£80,000 pro-rata
• Hybrid working
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

ABOUT YOU
What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a Business Development Manager or equivalent role within a professional services environment (legal strongly preferred)
• Demonstrable ability to manage and deliver complex BD initiatives independently and at pace
• Strong gravitas and credibility with senior stakeholders, including partners
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to scope, prioritise, and deliver work with minimal supervision
• Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of partnership dynamics and law firm decision-making
• Outstanding communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence effectively

Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with a strong bias towards delivery

You MUST have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.

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