At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business development and marketing initiatives in a leading law firm.
- Company: Top international law firm with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, exposure to senior leadership, and a dynamic team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in high-profile projects.
- Why this job: Shape business strategy and make a real impact in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in business development or marketing, strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our leading international law firm client is seeking an experienced Business Development & Communications Manager to support its New York office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded professional to play a key role in delivering strategic marketing, client development, and communications initiatives.
The Role
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will drive business development and marketing activity, ensuring alignment with the firm's wider strategy. You will contribute to profile-raising efforts, support client engagement initiatives, and help strengthen the firm's market presence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing proposals and pitch processes, including drafting RFP responses and credentials materials
- Developing and maintaining marketing collateral and practice group materials
- Coordinating communications, campaigns, and thought leadership content across multiple channels
- Supporting awards submissions, directory rankings, and PR activity
- Planning and managing events, sponsorships, and conference participation
- Conducting market research and delivering competitive intelligence insights
About You
You will be an organised and detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a business development or marketing role within a professional services environment
- Excellent writing, editing, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities
- Degree-educated, ideally in a marketing-related discipline, with relevant experience (typically 5+ years)
Why Apply?
This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to shape business development strategy, and the chance to work within a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
BD & Communications Manager (NYC) in London employer: Ryder Reid
As a leading international law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in the heart of New York City, we offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact our strategic goals. Join us to be part of a high-performing team that values innovation and excellence in business development and communications.
