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- Posted 03 July 2025
- SalaryNegotiable
- LocationCity of London
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineBD Marketing & Communications
- Reference283283_1751561343
Head of BD
Head of Business Development - Leading International Law Firm
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Are you a strategic and commercial senior business development leader looking to shape the future of BD at a forward-thinking, global law firm?
We're supporting a high-performing and ambitious firm in hiring a Head of Business Development - a pivotal role reporting directly to the Director of BD, Marketing & Communications. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior BD professional with experience in professional or legal services to lead a market-facing team and drive revenue growth across sectors, clients, and practices.
The role:
Shape and implement the firm's BD strategy to drive profitable revenue growth
Lead on major opportunities, supporting must-win bids and embedding best practice
Work closely with sector heads and BD leads to launch targeted campaigns and client initiatives
Use client insight and market data to identify revenue opportunities and improve targeting
Lead, inspire, and develop a collaborative, high-performing BD team
Partner with the operations and insights teams to improve the speed, consistency, and impact of BD activity
Deliver sales and relationship training to fee-earners and support on key client interactions
About you:
Proven track record in senior BD leadership, ideally with Head-of-level experience
Experience in legal, professional services or financial services
Strategic, commercial, and creative thinker with strong influencing skills
Excellent people management and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Ambitious, collaborative and energised by leading high-performing teams
Why join?
You'll join a firm that blends a strong, collaborative culture with ambitious growth plans. They're committed to inclusion, wellbeing and sustainability, and offer a modern, flexible working model alongside an excellent benefits package.
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