Senior Business Development Manager

Senior Business Development Manager - Litigation (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: London
Department: Business Development & Marketing
Hours: 9:30-5:30 with flexible working (incl. 2 days WFH, subject to business needs)

A global law firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to join its London BD & Marketing team on a fixed‑term contract. Supporting the Litigation practice, this role suits someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is motivated by delivering excellent client service.

The firm offers a supportive and inclusive culture where high‑performing individuals are encouraged to grow, innovate and contribute to strategic, high‑impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute BD & Marketing business plans and budgets for Litigation and related groups.
• Work closely with partner leaders to drive strategic initiatives, campaigns and market-facing programmes.
• Lead and manage three London-based team members to ensure seamless delivery across BD activities.
• Oversee pitches, RFPs, presentations and cross‑firm collaboration to ensure brand consistency.
• Develop thought leadership and marketing campaigns, partnering with the PR team where relevant.
• Plan and deliver seminars, webinars, sponsorships and other events.
• Produce insight reports on clients, markets and trends.
• Manage regular internal communications, reporting and progress tracking for assigned groups.
• Oversee experience collection, practice materials, website updates and lawyer biography accuracy.
• Support change initiatives, workflow improvements and other strategic projects as needed.

Key Requirements

• Degree‑level education (or equivalent experience).
• Proven success in BD, marketing or communications, ideally within professional services.
• Strong people‑management skills with the ability to build trust quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, detail‑driven and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Commercially minded with strong strategic and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Excel essential.
• Experience with research tools and competitive intelligence databases preferred.
• Knowledge of litigation or restructuring desirable but not essential.
• A proactive team player with strong judgement, confidentiality and client‑service focus.
• Comfortable managing budgets, projects and contributing to operational improvements.

Culture & Inclusion

The firm is committed to an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace that values diverse perspectives. Employee resource groups support communities across ethnicity, faith, gender, disability, family and LGBTQ+. Reasonable adjustments are welcomed throughout recruitment and employment.

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