Senior Business Development Manager – Corporate

Location: London
Salary: DUE
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 03/06/26

Senior Business Development Manager – Corporate

Blue Legal is partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager to support its global Corporate practice group. This is a senior and highly visible role, working closely with partners and business development colleagues to drive strategic growth initiatives, client development programmes and profile-raising activity across the practice. The successful candidate will lead the planning and delivery of integrated business development strategies, ensuring activity is aligned with the firm’s wider objectives and commercial priorities.

Please note that candidates will only be considered if they have previous business development experience within a law firm or professional services environment.

The Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Business Development team supporting the Corporate practice group, ensuring effective delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Manage business planning and budgets, aligning activity with the group’s growth objectives and wider firm strategy.
• Oversee and enhance business development processes, infrastructure and reporting to support operational effectiveness.
• Partner with lawyers and stakeholders on pitches, proposals and pursuit strategies, from planning through to submission.
• Develop and deliver targeted campaigns, events and profile-raising initiatives that strengthen market presence and client engagement.
• Drive client targeting and relationship development programmes, identifying opportunities for growth and cross-selling.
• Coordinate communications, PR activity, legal directory submissions and award entries to enhance the practice’s market profile.

The Candidate:

• Significant business development and marketing experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Proven experience supporting practice groups, managing pitches, campaigns and strategic client development initiatives.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter in the strictest confidence to james.buenaventura@bluelegal.com

Once you have sent your CV, feel free to telephone me on 0207 118 3003.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered.  We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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