Senior Business Development Specialist

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 16th July 2025

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading international law firm who are recruiting for a Senior Business Development Specialist to join their London office. The role involves working closely with BD Managers and lawyers across a range of practice groups. The Senior BD Specialist will play a central role in driving forward strategic business development initiatives, deepening client relationships and enhancing the firm’s profile.

The Responsibilities:

  • Prepare tailored pitches, RFP responses, and marketing materials for business development and client meetings.
  • Maintain and ensure accuracy of the Firm’s deal database, experience lists, rankings, biographies, and other core content.
  • Conduct research and contribute to client targeting through relationship mapping, opportunity tracking, and reporting.
  • Coordinate and support BD and marketing campaigns, including events, digital content, and thought leadership.
  • Assist BD Managers with cross-practice initiatives and drafting directory submissions (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500).
  • Help organise and execute client-facing events, including presentations and logistics.
  • Collaborate with the PR and Communications team on relevant initiatives.
  • Build strong internal relationships and support firm-wide BD projects and initiatives as needed.

The Candidate:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 4–5 years of BD experience, ideally within legal, professional, or financial services.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent project management, multitasking, and attention to detail; ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-focused, resilient, and collaborative mindset.

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