Business Development Manager

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 21st August 2025

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading law firm who are recruiting for a Business Development Manager, Corporate M&A, to join their London office. The role involves identifying opportunities using strong product insights and data-led intelligence, drive cross-selling, execute client-centric BD activities, strengthen client and internal stakeholder relationships, and inform the overall strategy to drive client relationship and profitable revenue growth.

The Responsibilities:

  • Drive M&A growth by developing and implementing BD and client targeting plans that align with global firm strategy.
  • Build strong connections across global BD, Client & Sector teams, ensuring M&A is integrated into wider firm priorities and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Create compelling go-to-market campaigns, foster sector-specific growth, and support client relationship development.
  • Contribute high-quality input into win strategies, pitches, and panel submissions to secure new opportunities.
  • Use data-led insights, horizon scanning, and client/market analysis to spot opportunities, inform BD strategies, and manage pipelines effectively.
  • Ensure alignment with global processes, maximise technology and shared resources, and leverage tools to deliver targeted, focused insights.

The Candidate:

  • Strong background in BD within legal services (ideally Corporate/M&A), with proven success in designing and implementing strategies, driving growth, and supporting pitches and panel submissions.
  • Skilled at working across international teams, building relationships with sector groups, and leveraging global resources to drive cross-selling and interconnectivity.
  • Experienced in using data, technology, and market intelligence to identify opportunities, track trends, and provide actionable insights for BD activities.

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