Senior BD Manager (LAI)

Talent Frame are delighted to be working with a global Law Firm to hire a Senior Business Development Manager specialising in Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations (LAI). This strategic role offers an exciting opportunity to shape growth initiatives, foster client relationships, and lead innovative BD strategies within a dynamic legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive BD strategies aligned with the firm’s overall growth objectives for the LAI practice.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with LAI partners and key stakeholders to support strategic goals and client engagement.
• Manage and oversee the execution of BD initiatives, monitoring progress and tweaking tactics to maximise outcomes.
• Align client targeting and market strategies with sector priorities, refining approaches based on market trends and data insights.
• Establish and track KPIs to evaluate BD effectiveness, driving continuous improvement based on performance metrics.
• Build and maintain connections across global BD teams, ensuring local strategies benefit from and contribute to wider firm initiatives.
• Lead the preparation of impactful pitches and panel submissions, collaborating with proposal teams to craft compelling, client-centred proposals.
• Utilise practice data and market intelligence to identify cross-selling opportunities and monitor pipeline health.
• Leverage client feedback and market insights to adapt and optimise BD plans proactively.
• Mentor and support junior BD colleagues, fostering professional development and enhancing team capabilities.

Person Specification

• Significant experience in business development within legal services, particularly in Litigation, Arbitration, and Investigations.
• Demonstrated success in devising and executing strategic BD initiatives aligned with firm-wide aims.
• Proven ability to identify growth opportunities, with aptitude for cross-practice and cross-sector development.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders, including partners and high-value clients.
• Experience leading or influencing BD teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Skilled in utilising data and market insights to inform strategic decisions and pipeline development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and with diverse functions.
• Capable of creating persuasive proposals and leading high-stakes pitches.
• Strategic thinker with excellent organisational and communication skills.

What’s on Offer
Salary: Competitive salary package reflective of experience and expertise.

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.