Senior Business Development Executive

Talent Frame are pleased to be hiring a Senior Business Development Executive for a leading UK law firm in Bristol. The successful candidate will support the delivery of strategic business development initiatives across key practice areas, working closely with partners and senior stakeholders to drive growth, strengthen client relationships and enhance market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver business development and marketing plans aligned with the firm’s strategic objectives.
• Work closely with partners and senior stakeholders to identify opportunities, support growth initiatives and strengthen client relationships.
• Lead and coordinate integrated BD campaigns, including client events, sponsorships, thought leadership activity and digital marketing initiatives.
• Conduct client, market and competitor research to generate insights and identify new business opportunities.
• Create compelling marketing collateral, pitch materials and sales documentation to support business development activity.
• Support lawyers with client targeting, relationship development and networking opportunities.
• Analyse campaign performance, ROI and engagement metrics, providing recommendations to improve future activity.
• Collaborate with wider marketing specialists, including communications, digital and events teams, to deliver effective campaigns.
• Support the development of client-focused initiatives and contribute to key client programmes.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant markets, sectors and industry trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Build strong internal relationships across the firm and act as a trusted adviser to fee earners.
• Continuously review BD processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a Business Development role, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to build relationships and influence senior colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality client-facing materials.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities effectively.
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in understanding clients, markets and growth opportunities.
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify opportunities and drive initiatives forward.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent project management skills.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider BD and Marketing team.
• Experience within the legal sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What’s on Offer

Salary: Competitive

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded UK law firm with an excellent reputation and collaborative culture.
• Work within a talented and supportive Business Development & Marketing team.
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility around office attendance.
• Excellent career development opportunities and benefits package.

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.