Marketing Business Development Manager

Company: Blue Legal
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Blue Legal are partnered with a leading global law firm who are recruiting for a Business Development & Marketing Manager, Corporate M&A, to join their London office on a 9 month fixed term contract. The role involves identifying opportunities using strong product insights and data‑led intelligence, drive cross‑selling, execute client‑centric BD activities, strengthen client and internal stakeholder relationships, and inform the overall strategy to drive client relationship and profitable revenue growth.

The Responsibilities

  • Drive M&A growth by developing and implementing BD and client targeting plans that align with global firm strategy.
  • Build strong connections across global BD, Client & Sector teams, ensuring M&A is integrated into wider firm priorities and cross‑selling opportunities.
  • Create compelling go‑to‑market campaigns, foster sector‑specific growth, and support client relationship development.
  • Contribute high‑quality input into win strategies, pitches, and panel submissions to secure new opportunities.
  • Use data‑led insights, horizon scanning, and client/market analysis to spot opportunities, inform BD strategies, and manage pipelines effectively.
  • Ensure alignment with global processes, maximise technology and shared resources, and leverage tools to deliver targeted, focused insights.

The Candidate

  • Strong background in BD within legal services (ideally Corporate/M&A), with proven success in designing and implementing strategies, driving growth, and supporting pitches and panel submissions.
  • Skilled at working across international teams, building relationships with sector groups, and leveraging global resources to drive cross‑selling and interconnectivity.
  • Experienced in using data, technology, and market intelligence to identify opportunities, track trends, and provide actionable insights for BD activities.

Please e‑mail your CV and covering letter in the strictest confidence to rumman.ahmed@bluelegal.com

Once you have sent your CV, feel free to telephone me on 0207 118 3003.

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.

Blue Legal offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work.

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Posted: April 10th, 2026