Business Development Manager

Talent Frame are pleased to be hiring a Business Development Manager for a leading global Law Firm. This strategic position involves supporting the firm’s growth in key practice areas and sectors, fostering cross-practice collaboration, and leading initiatives to strengthen market presence and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic business development plans across the practice area.
• Drive firmwide initiatives for the sector, including campaigns, thought leadership, events and client engagement activities.
• Cultivate strong relationships with partners, practice groups and sector teams to foster collaboration, trust and shared strategic goals.
• Identify growth opportunities through market analysis, client feedback and industry trends to generate fresh initiatives that support long-term practice development.
• Manage and optimise pitches, tenders and credentials processes to enhance win rates and overall success.
• Develop budgets for BD activities, monitor performance and recommend adjustments to meet objectives.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues in developing their BD skills and strategies to enhance team effectiveness.
• Support firmwide BD projects, including client relationship management and targeting strategies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in business development within a legal or professional services environment, a focus on insurance would be helpful.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of engaging at partner level and across teams.
• Strong strategic thinking with an innovative approach to growth and client engagement.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to craft persuasive messages and content.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering integrated BD plans aligned with firm goals.
• Skilled in managing multiple initiatives, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Leadership qualities demonstrated through coaching, mentoring, and managing junior colleagues.
• Analytical, relationship-driven, adaptable, and self-motivated.

What’s on Offer
Salary: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

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.