Business Development Manager

A highly regarded London-based law firm is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering its long‑term growth strategy.

This is a senior, strategic position for someone who thrives on driving CRM‑led change, influencing senior stakeholders, and embedding a culture of proactive relationship management across a professional services environment.

The opportunity

• Lead and execute firm‑wide business development strategies aligned to ambitious growth objectives
• Champion CRM adoption (e.g. InterAction / InTapp), designing processes and training that deliver measurable behaviour change
• Embed a culture of structured contact management to deepen client relationships and generate new instructions
• Deliver market, competitor and referral intelligence to identify emerging opportunities and sectors
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership on BD priorities and growth planning
• Work closely with Marketing, Finance and legal teams to embed consistent BD discipline across the firm

About you

• Proven experience delivering business development initiatives within professional services or a law firm
• Strong CRM expertise, with a track record of driving adoption, insight and reporting
• Confident influencing and engaging senior partners and stakeholders
• Commercially astute, with the ability to translate data into actionable growth strategies
• Excellent relationship‑building skills, particularly across HNW/UHNW clients, intermediaries and referrers
• Clear, persuasive communicator with board‑level presentation experience
• Degree qualified in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related discipline

What’s on offer

• Market‑competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical, life assurance, pension and wellbeing initiatives
• Discretionary bonus and introduction bonus schemes
• A collaborative, ambitious environment where BD has genuine strategic impact

This is a standout opportunity for a BD leader looking to influence firm‑wide growth and leave a lasting legacy within a prestigious legal environment.

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