Business Development Specialist

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 17th July 2025

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading international law firm who are recruiting for a Business Development Specialist to join their London office. The role involves work closely with BD Managers, lawyers and other business teams to support the delivery of pitches, legal directory submissions, clients initiatives and broader profile-raising campaigns.

The Responsibilities:

  • Prepare tailored and compelling pitches and RFP responses, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
  • Maintain key databases such as the pitch tracker and deal records.
  • Keep marketing materials, CVs, and capability statements updated with the firm’s latest experience.
  • Support client targeting efforts, including relationship mapping.
  • Assist BD Managers with legal directory submissions (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500), including timeline tracking and information gathering.
  • Coordinate logistics and follow-up for client-facing events.
  • Contribute to integrated BD campaigns alongside BD, Communications, and Digital teams.
  • Support cross-practice BD projects and build strong working relationships with lawyers and colleagues.

The Candidate:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 3–4 years of business development experience, preferably in law, professional services, or financial services.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) with strong research, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Excellent project management and multitasking abilities, with high attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, resilience under pressure, and a client-focused, collaborative, and adaptable mindset.

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