Senior Business Development Executive in City of London, London

We are recruiting a Senior Business Development Executive who will sit within the wider Global Client Development (GCD) team, working with partners on their strategic BD planning, initiatives and campaigns. The GCD team forms part of the BD team which sits within the wider Business Services function. The GCD team works closely with partners and other fee earners to win work and grow client relationships on a global basis.

The successful candidate will work closely with people across our Disputes and Investigations practice and report to the Senior BD Manager for Disputes and Investigations. They will also work closely with the wider DI Practice Support team. The Disputes and Investigations (DI) team has grown exponentially in recent years, making it an exciting time to join a dynamic and fast-paced practice at the forefront of high-profile and market-leading work. This role offers significant partner exposure and hands-on involvement in complex matters, providing an excellent platform for individuals looking to accelerate their development and build their skills in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Key responsibilities

• The Senior Business Development Executive will work closely with the Senior BD Manager to support and advise partners in the DI practice, as well as other areas of the firm as we cross-sell this offering.
• Design and implement effective BD initiatives, with the objective of raising the profile of the DI practice in the market, building and maintaining client relationships, and winning new work.
• Work across a broad range of projects, requiring versatility, the ability to manage multiple deadlines and responsibilities, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Involvement in a range of activities, including pitches, event coordination and business development.
• Opportunity Identification and Client Relationship Development.
• Work closely with the DI Senior BD Manager on the design and implementation of various BD initiatives and strategic business plans.
• Prepare, draft and manage client proposals, credentials and pitch materials.
• Develop and maintain credentials and other client-facing materials for the practice.
• Monitor market, industry and competitor news and disclosures.
• Support junior lawyers, knowledge lawyers and BD colleagues to provide focus to new client acquisition initiatives.
• Assist with the firm’s Client Relationship Management (CRM) programme.
• Collaborate with the wider BD department to ensure knowledge sharing and best practice.
• Manage the department’s CRM lists using Microsoft Dynamics.
• Assist with organising key flagship initiatives such as targeted events, roundtables, webinars etc.
• Support the firm’s content strategy by assisting in content creation and distribution processes.
• Develop internal communications that support the DI practice.

Candidate profile

• Degree-educated or have equivalent industry experience.
• The ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables within a tight timeframe and deliver high quality work.
• Previous BD and Marketing experience, ideally in a law firm environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, spoken and presentational).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong business relationships with internal and external clients.
• High level of professionalism and integrity; displays the highest standard of professional ethics.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone.