Legal Business Development Manager

Are you looking to join a highly regarded Central London firm offering a competitive salary, private medical insurance, pension, discretionary bonus, 25 days’ holiday, wellbeing support, and more? This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior strategic role focused on driving long-term growth, embedding a data-led business development culture, and working closely with senior leadership across the firm.

About the Firm

• Highly regarded Central London law firm with a strong reputation for excellence
• Collaborative and ambitious culture with close partner engagement
• Strong focus on long-term growth, innovation and relationship development
• Supportive environment with a commitment to high standards and professional development

Position Overview

You will play a central role in shaping and delivering the firm’s long‑term growth strategy, leading on business development initiatives, CRM adoption, relationship management, and strategic planning across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of firm‑wide business development strategies
• Champion CRM adoption and drive measurable behavioural change across the firm
• Build a culture of proactive contact management and relationship development
• Identify market opportunities, emerging sectors and referral networks through strategic research
• Work closely with senior leadership on growth planning and business development priorities
• Collaborate with Marketing, Finance and legal teams to embed consistent BD processes
• Translate data and market intelligence into practical growth strategies
• Support the firm in securing and developing high‑value opportunities and relationships

Requirements

• Proven experience in senior business development within professional services
• Strong expertise in CRM systems, adoption, reporting and strategic insight
• Experience designing and implementing contact strategy programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior partners
• Strong commercial awareness and data‑driven approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and boards
• Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related discipline

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ holiday
• BUPA Medical Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing programmeCycle to Work scheme
• And more

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