Senior BD Specialist

London Source: WhatJobs
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Senior Specialist - Business Development, Global Marketing

Location: London | Type: Full-Time

Overview

Support international marketing and business development initiatives, with a focus on the London and Brussels offices. The role will work closely with the firm's International Disputes (Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration) and Environmental, Food & Chemicals practice groups, driving profile-raising activities, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives across key markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare pitches, proposals, credentials statements, and client presentations
  • Support and deliver events, webinars, sponsorships, and client-facing initiatives
  • Manage business development projects and marketing campaigns from conception through to execution
  • Draft and coordinate legal directory submissions, including Chambers and Legal 500
  • Maintain CRM data and track business development activity and opportunities
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and identify client development opportunities
  • Produce marketing content, including client alerts, articles, website updates, and thought leadership materials
  • Support partners and lawyers with business development plans, client targeting, and strategic initiatives
  • Work closely with the Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration, and Environmental, Food & Chemicals practice groups to drive profile-raising and growth objectives

Requirements

  • 5+ years' business development and marketing experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
  • Experience supporting litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution, regulatory, or sector-focused practice groups is advantageous
  • Strong writing, project management, and organisational skills
  • Proven experience with pitches, proposals, events, and legal directory submissions
  • Experience using CRM systems and reporting on BD activity
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders

Key Skills

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and able to build relationships across seniority levels
  • Comfortable working across international offices, teams, and time zones
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Working Hours

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with flexibility required to support international teams and events as needed.

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