BD Manager

Talent Frame are pleased to be working with a US Firm to hire a BD Manager working within their M&A and Private Equity practice. The successful candidate will lead strategic business development initiatives, support practice growth, and enhance marketing efforts within the firm’s dynamic legal environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate business development, marketing, and client targeting activities for designated practice areas, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to deadlines.
• Collaborate with partners and senior management to develop and execute strategic growth plans, identify new business opportunities, and increase visibility.
• Support lawyers with new business pursuits, including briefing, research, proposal writing, and pitch presentation preparation.
• Identify and promote visibility initiatives such as conference sponsorships, client presentations, digital campaigns, and events.
• Oversee lead generation processes, contributing to the growth of the client base and revenue streams.
• Conduct market research and gather competitive intelligence to inform strategic decisions.
• Manage practice marketing materials, including brochures, experience lists, biographies, and pitch decks.
• Oversee league table submissions, analyse rankings, and optimise visibility strategies.
• Maintain databases related to proposals, pitches, and practice information, tracking progress and managing documentation.

Person specification

• Extensive experience (6+ years) in business development and marketing, preferably within a professional or legal services environment.
• Proven track record supporting corporate or legal practice areas with a minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities, capable of juggling multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who promotes productivity, accountability, and a positive working environment.
• High attention to detail, with a pride in producing accurate and polished materials.
• Self-motivated, discreet, and able to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Ability to articulate strategic initiatives clearly and practically, with curiosity and resourcefulness.

What’s on offer
Salary: £80-90,000

How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to diversity
Talent Frame are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.