Principal Consultant- Legal Marketing, BD & Communications at Ambition UK & Europe
Global Business Development Lead – Corporate (International Law Firm)
Location: London (Hybrid Working Model)
A prestigious international law firm is seeking a dynamic and strategic Global Business Development Lead to head up its Corporate BD function. This is a high‑impact leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and drive global business development initiatives across a broad range of specialist subgroups including M&A, Antitrust & Foreign Investment, Employment, Pensions, Tax, and TMT/IP.
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to lead a high‑performing global BD team within a firm known for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and forward‑thinking approach. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders—including partners, practice group heads, and sector leads—to develop and execute a global BD strategy that aligns with the firm’s overarching goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the global Corporate BD team, fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.
- Develop and implement a global BD strategy across multiple specialist practice areas.
- Collaborate with partners and senior stakeholders to support strategic growth and market positioning.
- Drive cross‑practice and cross‑sector initiatives, identifying opportunities for client engagement and revenue generation.
- Leverage data, client insights, and market intelligence to inform BD priorities and measure success.
- Partner with marketing, pitching, and client teams to ensure alignment and impact across campaigns and proposals.
What You’ll Bring
- Extensive experience in business development leadership within professional services, ideally legal.
- Proven track record of driving strategic growth and embedding BD best practices.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
- A client‑centric mindset with a deep understanding of relationship development.
- Comfort with data and analytics, and the ability to build compelling, insight‑driven narratives.
- Experience leading global, cross‑functional teams and working across borders.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing and Business Development
Industries
Legal Services, Law Practice, and Professional Services
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