The Firm

Our client is a well-regarded London-based law firm with a strong reputation for its collaborative culture and commercial focus. As the firm continues to invest in its Business Development & Marketing function, it is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support its Corporate Practice on a permanent basis.

The Opportunity

This is a strategic role for a confident and commercially minded Business Development Manager who will act as a trusted adviser to partners, shaping growth across the Corporate Practice. Key responsibilities include:

• Driving business development across the Corporate Practice, including Corporate Transaction Services, IP & Commercial, and Employment & Immigration
• Leading the firmwide sector strategy through targeted campaigns, events, and thought leadership
• Developing and delivering annual BD plans and budgets aligned with firm objectives
• Advising and influencing partners on growth opportunities, pitches, and client development
• Leading and improving the firm's approach to pitches, tenders, and credentials
• Coaching partners and associates on BD activity and personal development plans
• Managing agreed firmwide BD projects and cross-practice initiatives
• Line managing and developing a BD Assistant

Requirements

• Proven business development experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services
• Strong influencing skills with experience advising at partner level
• Track record of successful pitching and client development
• Line management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Degree educated and/or CIM qualified

Vacancy Highlights

• Competitive salary
• Strong benefits package
• Hybrid working (3 days WFH)

For a confidential discussion regarding this Business Development Manager opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.