Senior Business Development Manager

Senior Business Development Manager (12-month FTC)

Location: London

Reporting to: Business Development Director

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to join its London team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This senior role provides strategic and day-to-day marketing and business development support to market‑leading Finance, Restructuring, and Structured Finance practices, recognized for their expertise in complex, high-profile transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic BD planning and cross‑jurisdictional initiatives, collaborating with partners across Europe and the US.
• Manage pitches, proposals, and RFPs, delivering high-quality marketing materials.
• Oversee directory and award submissions to raise market profile.
• Maintain BD infrastructure, including deal reporting and credentials.
• Drive thought leadership initiatives, PR, and social media strategies.
• Coordinate client engagement activities and events.

Skills & Experience

• Significant BD/Marketing experience at manager level in professional services (legal sector preferred).
• Strong commercial awareness of finance and restructuring.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills; familiarity with LinkedIn and finance-specific databases.
• Line management experience and a proactive, hands‑on approach.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus, plus comprehensive benefits including pension, private medical insurance, wellbeing allowance, on‑site gym, and more.