Business Development Manager (Disputes) 12 month FTC

Business Development Manager – 12 month maternity cover contract. Full mix role with minimal bids in boutique international law firm. Friendly partnership and hybrid working. 

This boutique international law firm boasts a really-down-to-earth and friendly culture.  The partnership is really bought into BD and the firm has some innovative partnerships to really raise its profile.  The team is looking for either an experienced BD Manager or a Senior BD Executive stepping up to cover maternity leave for 12 months. You will be aligned to the firm’s leading disputes/litigation group. 

The role will involve minimal bids and events logistics but will focus more on:

• BD planning and working with partners to execute their BD plans; Targeting initiatives and advising/supporting partners on BD; Getting partners to cross-sell; Key client initiatives; Running marketing campaigns; Working with the comms team on profile raising initiatives and client comms.

You will be bright and have commercial aptitude as well as a solid track record working in professional services.  Litigation/disputes experience is essential for this role. You will have excellent influencing skills and have the gravitas to deal with partners.