Business Development Manager

This Business Development Manager role is with a well-established, US law firm where London isn’t just seen as a satellite office. As part of a good-sized BD team, this role develops coordinated business development strategies and marketing campaigns, expanding client relationships and raising the firm’s profile in London/Europe. This role is a 10-month FTC.

Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager include:

• Consulting with practice group heads and key partners on development and coordination of marketing and client development plans;
• Serving as lead project manager for UK/Europe-focused RFPs and pitches, contributing to global RFPs and pitches as necessary;
• Directing and assisting with the maintenance of BD and marketing collateral for the region’s practice groups;
• Working with practice group leaders to monitor progress against planned priorities; and
• Managing area submissions for directory rankings, league tables and other ratings information.

This role requires an experienced BD professional who has worked in a professional services environment, preferably legal. The candidate will have demonstrated ability of managing multiple projects, efficiently prioritising their workload meeting deadlines. Ideally, the candidate will have experience/knowledge of the corporate, private equity, banking and finance and/or investment funds industries, and managerial and/or project management experience.

This is a 10-month maternity cover.