Blue Legal

Blue Legal is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to support its global Corporate practice. This senior role involves leading business development initiatives, managing pitches, and enhancing market presence. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in professional services, particularly in law firms, and exhibit strong leadership and communication skills. This position is crucial for driving strategic growth and client engagement across the practice.

Please only apply if you have previous compliance experience within a law firm or legal environment. Applications from candidates without legal compliance experience will not be considered. Blue Legal is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit a Compliance & Office Manager. This is a broad, varied, and influential opportunity for an experienced Compliance & Office Manager to take ownership of the firm's compliance framework, office operations, and health & safety function. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful Compliance & Office Manager will act as a central point of contact for regulatory compliance, including SRA, AML, GDPR, and wider risk management requirements. The role also offers excellent long-term development opportunities, with the firm keen to invest in the right individual. For candidates looking to progress their legal career, support towards SQE 1 and SQE 2 may be available. This is an excellent opportunity for a Compliance & Office Manager who wants to grow and develop within a supportive and ambitious law firm. The Responsibilities of the Compliance & Office Manager As the Compliance & Office Manager, you will: Lead and manage the firm's compliance framework, ensuring full adherence to SRA, AML, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Act as the firm's primary point of contact for regulatory compliance matters, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the business. Develop, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and risk controls, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring best practice is followed. Conduct internal compliance audits and support external audits, ensuring the firm remains compliant with regulatory obligations. Maintain key compliance registers, including complaints, breaches, conflicts, risk assessments, and regulatory records. Support anti-money laundering processes, client due diligence, and wider risk management activities. The Candidate The successful Compliance & Office Manager will possess: Proven compliance experience within a law firm or legal environment. Strong working knowledge of SRA regulations, AML requirements, GDPR, and legal sector compliance obligations. Previous experience acting as a central point of contact for compliance and regulatory matters. Experience developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks. Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong communication skills with the confidence to provide guidance and promote best practice across the business. Previous exposure to office management, facilities management, business operations, or health and safety responsibilities within a professional services environment.

CRM Systems Manager Blue Legal is partnering with a leading UK law firm to recruit an experienced CRM Systems Manager . This is an exciting opportunity for a CRM Systems Manager to take ownership of the firm's CRM platform, driving system optimisation, user adoption, reporting, and data governance across the business. The successful CRM Systems Manager can be based in Bristol, Exeter, or London , with an expectation of attending the office approximately three days per week. Experience with Intapp DealCloud is essential. Applications without Intapp DealCloud experience will not be considered. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop the firm's CRM platform, ensuring it supports business development and marketing objectives. Lead CRM projects, including system enhancements, integrations, user adoption initiatives, and process improvements. Manage CRM workflows, user access, security settings, and system documentation. Deliver CRM training and ongoing user support to maximise engagement and best practice. Oversee CRM data quality, governance, and GDPR compliance. Develop reports, dashboards, and insights to support strategic decision-making and business development activity. Work closely with Marketing, Business Development, IT teams, and external suppliers to deliver CRM improvements. Act as the firm's subject matter expert for Intapp DealCloud and CRM processes. Candidate Requirements Proven experience as a CRM Systems Manager , CRM Lead, CRM Administrator, or similar role. Essential hands-on experience with Intapp DealCloud . Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment . Strong experience in CRM reporting, dashboard creation, data governance, and user adoption programmes. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills. Experience working with Marketing, Business Development, and IT teams to deliver CRM-focused solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a CRM Systems Manager looking to join a highly regarded professional services firm and play a key role in the development and optimisation of its CRM strategy.

A leading global law firm seeks a Communications Advisor to support the Communications Manager. This role involves drafting and editing digital content, managing content calendars, and analyzing performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in content creation and digital publishing, with attention to detail being crucial. Applications are welcome from those with relevant experience in law firms, consultancy, or financial services only.

Location: London Salary: DUE Salary band: Dependant upon experience Contract type: Permanent Date posted: 07/04/2026 Communications Advisor Blue Legal is partnering with a leading global law firm to recruit a Communications Advisor. In this role, you will work closely with the Communications Manager, providing essential support in content creation, editing, publishing, and daily operational activities. You will play an integral part in delivering high quality digital and multimedia content across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance with editorial guidelines, and contributing to the firm's communications objectives. The Responsibilities: Draft, edit, and review a variety of digital content, including web copy, news updates, internal announcements, and multimedia materials for different channels (intranet, newsletters, etc.). Assist in managing content calendars, production schedules, and approval workflows to ensure timely delivery. Coordinate and commission multimedia content, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors as required. Monitor and analyse content performance using digital analytics tools, contributing to regular reporting to inform strategic decisions. Ensure content adheres to firm guidelines, quality standards, accessibility requirements, and regulatory compliance. Maintain and update editorial best practice documentation and content guidelines. Act as a point of contact for editorial queries and support requests from various teams across the firm. The Candidate: Experience in content creation, editorial support, or digital publishing, preferably within a professional setting. Strong knowledge of editorial processes, content management systems, and digital communications platforms. Familiarity with using analytics tools to monitor and report on content performance. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple content requests effectively. Once you have sent your CV, feel free to telephone me on . Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

Location: London Salary: Market Rate Salary band: Dependant upon experience Contract type: Permanent Date posted: A leading International Law Firm and Financial Service provider is recruiting for a Head of Business Development to join their London office. The role will involve working closely with the Local Practice Group Leaders and Heads of Departments of other business service functions, to drive and deliver the business development strategy, coach and mentor the team on a structured approach to planning and organising, and analyse market trends, completive landscape and client needs to identify new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a "can-do" attitude and be all hands on deck, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and have the ability to develop and sustain strong professional relationships. Responsibilities Oversee business development strategy, planning, and budgeting for the region, ensuring efficient resource allocation to maximize ROI. Foster collaboration across practice areas through market intelligence and cross-practice business development initiatives. Support the Head of Business Development & Client Relationship Management and wider leadership team on firmwide activities, leading strategic projects that extend beyond core practice group activities. Manage day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring good distribution of knowledge, motivating, and supporting team growth and development. Provide tailored business development support to key offices and practice groups, ensuring alignment with global objectives and strategies. Lead the business development operations, focusing on optimizing internal processes, service delivery, and team performance. Develop a deep understanding of key markets, identifying synergies and opportunities to cross-sell services. Build relationships with local associations and stay informed on regional regulatory developments, identifying business development opportunities. Candidate Have over 12 years' experience in professional services business development, with demonstrable experience in a leadership and team management role. Strong understanding and experience in developing and implementing successful business development strategies within high-performance environments. Advanced client development skills, with a commercial mind-set and the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels. Proficient in CRM software and data analysis tools, with a track record of using these to drive business growth and strategic change. Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to work within deadlines and manage complex issues in a commercial and legal context.

A leading International Law Firm in London seeks a Head of Business Development to oversee strategy and team management. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in professional services, strong client relationship skills, and the ability to drive business development initiatives. Responsibilities include managing team operations, optimizing internal processes, and fostering collaboration across practice areas. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary, focused on identifying new business opportunities.