Senior Pursuits Manager - Lead the firm’s most strategic client opportunities and complex tenders. This new headcount reflects continued growth and investment in our pursuits capability.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead the most strategic bids and tenders, guiding opportunities from early positioning through to submission and presentation.
• Work closely with partners, lawyers and business services colleagues to shape compelling, client propositions and bring structure and direction to complex opportunities.
• Develop clear, persuasive submissions, challenge and influence stakeholders constructively, anticipate risks, manage competing priorities and maintain momentum across multiple opportunities.
• Serve as a key deputy to the Head of Pursuits, contributing to the function’s direction, representing the team in senior forums, and embedding best practice across the firm.
• Coach, train and guide teammates, helping build capability and confidence across the pursuits team and wider colleagues.
• Drive continuous improvement, refining processes and ways of working to enable high‑quality outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
• Experience leading complex bids or strategic proposals at a senior level with credibility to influence and challenge constructively.
• Strong communication skills, able to convert detailed input into clear, compelling, client‑focused messaging.
• Excellent organisational skills, focused and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative, resilient, and motivated to help others perform at their best; coaching or development experience is a plus, as is an interest in improving processes.
Why This Role?
An opportunity to take on a visible, influential position within a growing team, shaping the future of the firm and bringing your own perspective to a newly created role.
Work in a collaborative, high‑performing environment where ideas are shared and work of consistently high standard is produced.
