Business Development Manager

Our client, a prestigious US international law firm, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its London office on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The Firm Our client is a highly regarded…

Hybrid Legal
Pay rate £80,000 – £90,000/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 13 October 2026

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About this contract

Our client, a prestigious US international law firm, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its London office on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

The Firm

Our client is a highly regarded US-headquartered international law firm with an excellent reputation across the global legal market. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, approachable leadership and strong international presence, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a close-knit and supportive team.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join the firm's established Business Development team, taking a leading role in developing and delivering strategic business development initiatives across key practice areas and sectors.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the development and implementation of strategic business development plans across key practice areas and sectors
Managing high-value pitches, RFP responses, panel submissions, proposals and client presentations
Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders to develop client relationship strategies, targeting initiatives and new business opportunities
Overseeing integrated business development campaigns to strengthen the firm's market presence
Driving thought leadership initiatives, including client briefings, webinars, publications and other profile-raising activities
Leading client development programmes, cross-selling initiatives and strategic relationship management activities
Overseeing the planning and delivery of client events, seminars, webinars and networking opportunities
Managing Chambers, Legal 500 and other legal directory and award submissions
Providing strategic market intelligence, competitor analysis and industry insights to support business development decisions
Monitoring and evaluating business development performance, reporting on key initiatives and identifying opportunities for improvement
Providing guidance and support to junior Business Development team membersRequirements

Minimum of six years' Business Development experience within a law firm, ideally including experience at Manager levelVacancy Highlights

Competitive salary
Hybrid working
Central London location
Close-knit and supportive teamTo 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

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