Head of Business Development – Transactional Services

Head of Business Development – Transaction Services

Any UK Office

Role Overview

At Pinsent Masons, you will join an award‑winning, commercially focused Business Development & Marketing function. Working closely with senior leaders across the firm, you will lead and drive the global business development and marketing for our Transaction Services division, which includes Corporate/M&A, Antitrust, Competition and Trade, Tax, Commercial and Employment practices. This high‑profile leadership role involves acting as a trusted adviser to senior clients, accelerating growth in priority markets, and strengthening global brand visibility.

Candidate Overview

• Deep knowledge of at least two transactional practices, including and not limited to Corporate/M&A, PE, ECM, Antitrust & Competition, Commercial and Employment.
• Extensive business development and marketing experience in a professional services environment.
• Proven experience leading business development for a global or regional practice group, sector or division.
• Demonstrable success in motivating and developing high‑performing BD and Marketing teams.
• Track record of managing multiple senior stakeholders and driving growth, supporting partners in winning profitable work, deepening client relationships and building brand in target areas of focus.
• Experience in designing and implementing regional/global sales enablement tools (e.g., global templates, playbooks, infographics, hymn sheets, product propositions, digital assets).
• Leadership of high‑impact business development initiatives that combine cross‑practice/cross‑sector collaboration to pursue client relationships, revenues and reputation.
• Proven experience in the design, research and delivery of regional/global thought leadership and activation.
• Experience using data‑driven insight and AI tools to inform strategy, improve effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

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