The RoleThe Senior Client and Business Development Manager will lead strategic growth initiatives across the firm’s professional services practice.
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This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, strengthening client relationships, supporting partners with go‑to‑market plans, and ensuring BD activity aligns with the firm’s broader commercial and client strategy.The successful candidate will work closely with senior lawyers, sector leads, and cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities and enhance client engagement.This senior-level BD Manager role encompasses all aspects of business development and marketing, involves a high degree of people management and assumes significant involvement and influence with partners and associates both in the UK and internationally.
It will involve working closely with Senior BD Leadership and significant co-ordination with peers in other practices, sectors and regions.With a client centric mind set, you will be expected to:Develop and execute business development plans for the professional services and insurance practice areas, aligned to firmwide strategy.Conduct market, competitor and client analysis to identify growth opportunities, including cross-selling across practice groups.Support partners in shaping value propositions, differentiators, and market positioning within the professional services sector.Lead pursuit strategies for domestic and international opportunities.Engage productively with the BD team globally, ensuring strategies and campaigns maximise opportunities around the firm, and opportunities are pursued in a coordinated and efficient manner.Effectively support Senior BD Leadership team as appropriate to deliver broader firm projects with a focus on wider firm strategy.Key Responsibilities:Develop and drive BD strategy for specific sectorsCoach partners and senior associates on pitching, relationship management, and opportunity development.Lead multi-disciplinary teams in creating compelling pitch proposals, RFP responses and capability materials tailored to insurer and professional services clients.Work with marketing teams to deliver targeted campaigns, thought leadership, events and digital content to support practice growth.Identify and pursue cross-sector collaboration opportunities, particularly with risk, regulatory, disputes, corporate and employment teams.Key
Senior Client and Business Development Manager in Kennington employer: Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can thrive as part of a globally integrated corporate team. With a strong commitment to employee growth, diversity, and community support, the firm provides ample opportunities for professional development while working on high-quality transactional and advisory matters in a collaborative culture. Located in both London and Guildford, employees benefit from a vibrant city atmosphere combined with the charm of a smaller town, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
