Business Development Manager

A rapidly growing Legal Services Provider is seeking a high-calibre Business Development Manager to join its thriving UK operations. The firm combines deep local insight with extensive international reach, delivering top-tier solutions across key markets in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. This permanent position offers an exceptional platform to drive strategic growth within a forward-thinking, ambitious environment entering a dynamic phase of scale. The position centers on bringing commercial focus, structure, and momentum to practice area growth across Employment and Litigation, alongside key regional initiatives. Acting as a key advisor to senior equity stakeholders, responsibility involves converting legal developments and sector trends into targeted client campaigns, structured relationship plans, and high-converting pitches. Core tasks include leveraging Salesforce to manage pipeline velocity, connecting regional targets with broader cross-practice groups, and executing sophisticated account plans that secure long-term commercial engagement. Candidates require proven business development or sales experience within legal or broader professional services environments. Exposure to contentious services or regional growth strategies is highly desirable, backed by a strong track record in campaign execution, pitch management, and CRM utilisation. Success demands sharp commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder influence, robust project management capabilities, and a collaborative style capable of converting market intelligence into practical, revenue-generating action.