A highly regarded London-based law firm is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering its long‑term growth strategy.
This is a senior, strategic position for someone who thrives on driving CRM-led change, influencing senior stakeholders, and embedding a culture of proactive relationship management across a professional services environment.
The opportunity
Lead and execute firm‑wide business development strategies aligned to ambitious growth objectives
Champion CRM adoption (e.g. InterAction / InTapp), designing processes and training that deliver measurable behaviour change
Embed a culture of structured contact management to deepen client relationships and generate new instructions
Deliver market, competitor and referral intelligence to identify emerging opportunities and sectors
Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership on BD priorities and growth planning
Work closely with Marketing, Finance and legal teams to embed consistent BD discipline across the firm
About you
Proven experience delivering business development initiatives within professional services or a law firm
Strong CRM expertise, with a track record of driving adoption, insight and reporting
Confident influencing and engaging senior partners and stakeholders
Commercially astute, with the ability to translate data into actionable growth strategies
Excellent relationship‑building skills, particularly across HNW/UHNW clients, intermediaries and referrers
Clear, persuasive communicator with board‑level presentation experience
Degree qualified in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related discipline
What’s on offer
Market‑competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including private medical, life assurance, pension and wellbeing initiatives
Discretionary bonus and introduction bonus schemes
A collaborative, ambitious environment where BD has genuine strategic impact
This is a standout opportunity for a BD leader looking to influence firm‑wide growth and leave a lasting legacy within a prestigious legal environment.
