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Senior Business Development Executive

Senior Business Development Executive (7‑Month FTC)

Reports to: Senior Business Development Manager

A leading London law firm is seeking a confident and proactive Senior BD Executive to join its top‑tier Private Wealth practice on a 7‑month fixed‑term contract.

This role supports one of the firm's key client groups-individuals, families, trustees and family offices-operating across the UK and internationally. The Private Wealth team advises on a broad spectrum including family governance, trusts, tax, property, philanthropy, immigration and reputation management.

The Senior BD Executive will work as part of a small, collaborative team, driving business development initiatives, elevating profile, and strengthening relationships with key intermediaries.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Strategy

  • Support delivery of BD plans across key Private Wealth sub‑sectors.
  • Identify priority opportunities and target intermediaries.

Relationship Management

  • Lead structured follow‑up after events, trips and conferences.
  • Maintain relationship trackers and coordinate pipeline development.

Research & Insight

  • Produce market intelligence and prospect research across the UK, Middle East, Switzerland and US.
  • Attend sector events to gather insight and feed into strategy.

Pitches & Capability Statements

  • Manage the full lifecycle of pitches and credentials for Private Wealth.
  • Develop strong, accurate and compelling content.

Events

  • Plan and deliver sector events with the central events team.
  • Manage objectives, data, attendance and ROI follow‑up.

Directories & Awards

  • Lead submissions for Chambers UK, Chambers HNW and Legal 500.
  • Work closely with fee earners to craft high‑quality entries.

Thought Leadership & Campaigns

  • Support delivery of key campaigns, coordinating outputs and reporting.

Profile Raising

  • Identify speaking and media opportunities.
  • Contribute to social and website content.

Teamwork

  • Support coordination of the BD Executive.
  • Collaborate across the wider Marketing & BD team.

About You

  • 3+ years in a professional services Marketing/BD role.
  • Experience in proposals essential; Private Wealth interest advantageous.
  • Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
  • Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working autonomously.
  • Strong analytical, research and relationship‑building skills.
  • Confident using PowerBI, CRM tools, MS Office, and AI tools including Microsoft Copilot.
  • Degree‑educated; CIM qualification desirable.

Additional Information

  • Hours: 09:30-17:30 with flexibility when required.
  • Hybrid working: minimum 40% office attendance.
  • Inclusive employer committed to equal opportunities and supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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