Business Development & Marketing Manager

Business Development & Marketing Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth and innovation in professional services? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading full-service law firm with a market-leading reputation in Asset Management, M&A, and Dispute Resolution & Investigations. Known for its international expertise and collaborative culture, the firm advises a diverse client base including asset managers, financial institutions, and major corporates on complex UK and cross-border matters.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and high-performing Business Development, Marketing, Events and Communications team, where your ideas and leadership will directly influence the firm's growth and client engagement strategies.

About the Role

As BD & Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing business development strategies across six distinct sub-practices within the Finance Practice Group:

You'll work closely with partners, lawyers, and senior stakeholders to deliver targeted marketing plans, client initiatives, and strategic campaigns that enhance visibility and drive revenue. This role offers a rich variety of work-from thought leadership and events to pitch support and client relationship management.

As BD Manager responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and execution of BD and marketing plans across multiple finance sub-practices
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and market trends
• Managing high-impact client initiatives and cross-practice campaigns
• Supporting pitches and proposals with tailored insights and strategic input
• Overseeing events, sponsorships, and thought leadership content
• Championing CRM best practices and managing budgets effectively
• Contributing to firmwide strategic programmes and mentoring team members

What's needed:

• Previous experience in business development within professional services, ideally legal
• Proven ability to drive commercial growth and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience managing complex workloads and mentoring others

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