Business Development Manager

Are you a Business Development professional seeking a role with a technology-driven, sector-focused law firm? Join our client and take an active role in collaborating with teams across the firm to successfully deliver BD initiatives.  This position is available in either the Glasgow or Edinburgh office, paying £60,000 - £64,000 (DOE). 

About the client:

Our client is a forward-thinking global law firm with 80+ offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers. They combine deep local insight with a global outlook, building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and communities. Embracing innovation and technologies like generative AI, they take a bold and agile approach to help clients and teams unlock potential and thrive in a rapidly evolving world. 

About the role:

This is a rare opportunity to join a team of five BD professionals, leading and supporting a cohesive group of top IP and Technology & Media lawyers who advise some of the world’s leading brands on high-profile, market-defining matters.

In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including: 

• Support the Partners in their activities aimed at targeting potential clients and further developing existing relationships.
• Keep abreast of relevant developments, legislation, and regulations to build and broaden understanding of department’s work, enabling knowledgeable conversations and BD recommendations.
• Construct engaging pitch documents and presentations to develop current and prospective client relationships.
• Use networking opportunities to build develop BD knowledge and profile; know what other organisations are doing, and promote our clients strategy, brand and services.
• Co-ordinate and host internal and external events, seminars, webinars and socials.
• Support on the development and execution of effective marketing campaigns.
• Prepare compelling legal directory and award submissions in order to maintain and achieve higher rankings in the legal community.
• Business planning including contributing to the budgeting process within your area of responsibility and monitoring spend against budget.
• Maintain and work with BD systems and infrastructure, including standard pitch content, credentials database and client relationship management software.

What you will bring:

• Significant Business Development and/or Marketing experience gained within a law firm environment.
• Ability to develop deep knowledge of BD specialism and how your role supports the delivery of firm strategy.
• Strong written and numerical skills, with the ability to present complex information and concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• A proactive can-do approach with the ability to prioritise tasks based on relative importance and urgency.
• A mindset focussed on process improvement with the ability to identify areas where ways of working can be adapted/automated to improve effectiveness.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Investment in Ongoing training and development
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If this sounds like the fit for you – please do not hesitate to get in touch or apply direct!