Business Development Manager - Elite US Law Firm - Chancery Lane

One of London’s most reputable US law firms has an exciting new opportunity for an seasoned Business Development Manager from the legal corporate finance sector to join their new look Business Development team and focus on their high end private capital division.

• Competitive Salary + fantastic benefits including free breakfast and lunch
• Hybrid (4 days office / 1 remote)
• Chancery Lane

The position is newly created due to expansion and will be supporting the London BD Director with the firm’s ambitious expansion plans across their Private Capital practice groups. The role would suit a current Business Development Manager working in a city law firm directly supporting Partners with key strategic business development plans.

The Business Development Manager role;

The role is a fantastic opportunity for a degree educated current BD Manager with around 5 years’ experience in a similar role working for a corporate international / US law firm, with exposure to private capital experience preferred.

The role will be a hands on strategic BD role identifying new opportunities in the market whilst integrating the new Partners / Associates into the existing structure. There will be no direct line management responsibilities however the incoming BDM will act as a mentor to the rest of the team. Duties will include;

• Developing lasting relationships with departmental Partners and leading on targeted presentations and meeting materials (pitch books and deal sheets), in a manner that effectively communicates the Firm’s relevant experience
• Collaborate with the Business Development Director in creating new marketing collaterals, league table and deal alert submissions, draft compelling marketing descriptions which communicate unique aspects of the deal and keep metrics up to date (type of deal, value, currency, etc.).
• Oversee the housekeeping of deal lists and all Business Development materials for the practice is maintained at all times.
• Lead and work with Communications team on submissions to directories, guides, awards and other surveys.
• Communicate competitive intelligence research, used to update lawyers on market trends.

To apply, contact Neil Hagan for further details