Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices. We look for brilliant minds and people who thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and responsible environment.
The Role
BD Senior Manager – Lead the development and delivery of business development strategies for selected cross‑office opportunities, driving growth for the Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations (LAI) practice. Work closely with the London team and the wider BDM function to ensure alignment with firm, client and sector priorities, leveraging data‑driven insights to shape strategy and maximise cross‑selling opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement business development strategies for the LAI practice, ensuring alignment with global growth objectives and the firm’s wider strategy.
- Build strong relationships with LAI partners and key stakeholders to support strategic priorities and facilitate effective collaboration.
- Oversee the delivery of agreed BD initiatives, monitoring progress and adapting plans to achieve desired outcomes.
- Drive client and sector targeting strategies, ensuring alignment with priority clients and global BD objectives.
- Analyse data‑led insights to identify opportunities, manage pipelines and inform strategic decision‑making.
- Provide guidance on win strategies and lead the development of compelling pitches and panel submissions for LAI matters.
- Collaborate with global BD teams and the wider BDM function to maximise cross‑office connectivity and leverage shared resources.
- Coach and mentor junior BD colleagues, fostering capability and supporting professional development within the LAI practice.
What we’re looking for
- Extensive experience in business development within legal services, ideally in Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations (LAI) or similar dispute‑focused areas.
- Proven ability to design and deliver successful BD strategies that align with firm‑wide and practice‑level objectives.
- Strong track record of building relationships with senior stakeholders and driving growth through cross‑selling across practices and sectors.
- Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills and experience using data insights to inform BD decisions and pipeline management.
- Skilled in leading or influencing across global teams, leveraging shared resources and tools to enhance BD effectiveness.
- Degree in marketing, business or a related discipline, with preference for advanced leadership or marketing qualifications.
What we offer
- Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, free in‑house fitness centre, subsidised health club memberships, free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments.
- Financial: Pension and flexible savings options, income protection and life assurance, mortgage advice and will‑writing services.
- Family & Lifestyle: Electric car and cycle‑to‑work schemes, emergency family care, additional holiday/birthday leave, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave, travel insurance and season ticket loan.
- Social and Community: Options to join sports and social clubs, and employee network groups such as Gender Equality, Pride, and Social Mobility Networks.
- Hybrid working model available from London offices.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
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