Business Development Manager

Our client, a prestigious London law firm, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its London office, offering a salary of £78,000, hybrid working and excellent career development opportunities.

The Firm

Our client is a well-established law firm with a strong reputation for handling complex and high-value disputes. The firm is recognised for its high standards of legal expertise, quality of work and client service.

What really sets the firm apart is its culture. Despite its impressive reputation, it offers a genuinely friendly, welcoming and collaborative working environment, where individuals are valued and encouraged to develop their careers.

You'll be joining a close-knit Business Development team, working in beautiful London offices alongside experienced and supportive colleagues.

Why This Role

• High-profile legal work. Gain exposure to some of the most interesting and complex litigation matters in the market, supporting highly regarded Partners and specialist practice groups.
• Exceptional team culture. Join a friendly, close-knit BD team where collaboration, support and strong working relationships are genuinely valued.
• Fantastic salary and progression. Enjoy a competitive salary of £78,000, regular salary reviews and opportunities for professional development.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership Work closely with influential Partners across the firm.
• Genuine strategic involvement. Take ownership of meaningful BD initiatives, contribute ideas and play an important role in driving the firm's continued growth.
• Excellent working environment. Benefit from hybrid working and beautiful, modern offices in central London.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join a highly regarded law firm, taking on a varied and influential role within its established BD function.

Working closely with the Business Development Director and senior Partners, you'll have the opportunity to shape and deliver business development initiatives across several specialist practice areas.

The position offers an excellent balance of strategic involvement and hands-on responsibility, from developing client relationships and identifying new opportunities to delivering targeted campaigns, high-profile events and pitches.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Partners to develop and deliver tailored business development strategies across key practice areas
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships, attract new business and expand the firm's market presence
• Take ownership of BD initiatives, monitoring their effectiveness and recommending opportunities for improvement
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, professional advisers and referral networks
• Coordinate UK and international business development activities, including Partner visits, meetings and follow-up initiatives
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to deliver targeted campaigns that support the firm's commercial objectives
• Organise and deliver client events, networking opportunities and relationship-building initiatives
• Prepare compelling pitches, proposals and legal directory submissions
• Monitor BD budgets and ensure activities deliver commercial value
• Work alongside the Business Development Director on wider strategic projects and firmwide initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Business Development Manager position within a law firm

What You'll Get

• Salary: £78,000
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working remotely
• Location: Central London
• Fantastic team culture: Join a friendly, supportive and close-knit BD team of approximately six
• Senior-level exposure: Work directly with the Business Development Director and highly regarded Partners
• Prestigious legal experience: Handle complex and high-profile matters
• Career development: An excellent opportunity to develop your strategic BD expertise within a respected L500 law firm

To be considered for this Business Development Manager opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

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.