BD Manager - M&A & PE (US law firm)

We’re working with a leading international law firm to recruit a Business Development Manager to support its fast-growing M&A and Private Equity practice in London, with additional support to the closely aligned Antitrust & Competition and Tax teams.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced BD professional who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders and wants to play a genuinely strategic role in driving growth, client development and market visibility.

The role will include:

• Developing and delivering business development and marketing plans for the M&A and Private Equity practices
• Working closely with partners on individual BD objectives, identifying new business and client development opportunities
• Leading pitches and proposals, from opportunity briefing and research through to presentations, follow-up and debriefs
• Developing client targeting and lead generation initiatives to support revenue growth
• Identifying opportunities to raise practice profile through events, conferences, sponsorships and digital campaigns
• Managing directory submissions, league tables and market intelligence
• Overseeing practice marketing materials, credentials, matter experience and pitch content
• Using proposal and client data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for growth

We’re looking for:

• 6+ years’ experience in BD and marketing, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• At least 4 years’ experience supporting a corporate practice, ideally with exposure to M&A and/or Private Equity
• Strong experience in pitches, client targeting and strategic BD planning
• Excellent communication, organisation and project management skills
• Confidence working with partners and senior stakeholders
• A commercial, proactive and resourceful approach, with excellent attention to detail
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities without compromising quality

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