Business Development Manager

12-month Fixed-Term Contract | London

A leading international law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to support its market-leading Capital Markets & Finance practices across EMEA.

Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager, the role will act as a strategic adviser to practice leaders and partners, driving business development, client growth and market positioning across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver EMEA business development and practice group plans.
• Advise partners on market trends, competitive dynamics, client priorities and growth opportunities.
• Lead pitches, credentials and client presentations, ensuring compelling, tailored and high-quality materials.
• Drive client development, cross-selling and relationship management initiatives.
• Analyse key clients, targets, markets and competitors, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Lead legal directory, league table and awards submissions, including Chambers and Legal 500.
• Develop thought leadership, profile-raising and communications initiatives in collaboration with Marketing and PR.
• Identify and deliver strategic client events, speaking opportunities and engagement programmes.
• Maintain accurate CRM, deal and client data and oversee relevant reporting.
• Collaborate closely with BD and marketing colleagues across EMEA and globally, sharing best practice and ensuring alignment.

About You

• 7+ years' business development experience within an international law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting capital markets, finance or transactional practices strongly preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of capital markets, deal processes and competitive dynamics.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and research skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and building credibility with partners.
• Highly organised, commercially minded and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively across teams, offices and jurisdictions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM and deal databases desirable.

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