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Birchrose Associates

Business Development Manager

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 72,000 /year

Senior

Freelance

03-11-2025

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Skills

Go CRM Coaching Marketing business development

Job Specifications

The Firm

Our client, an award-winning and highly regarded London law firm, is seeking a professional and experienced Business Development Manager to join their team on an 18-month fixed-term contract, based in their London office.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will be a skilled Business Development Manager who will provide strategic and client-focused support to the Real Estate, Corporate, and Litigation teams. Duties will include:

Lead business development initiatives and go-to-market strategies for key sectors including art and culture, hotels and leisure, the living sector, and luxury assets
Provide partners and fee earners with advice and support on identifying opportunities, pitching, and client/intermediary relationship management
Develop and deliver business development plans to drive new business growth and expand client relationships
Facilitate events, campaigns, and marketing initiatives, working closely with the Marketing and Communications team
Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cross-selling and expanding relationships across practice areas
Deliver business development coaching to fee earners and ensure effective use of the CRM system for relationship intelligence
Lead the preparation of directory submissions, pitch documents, and other client-facing materials

This Business Development Manager position is full time, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm

Requirements

At least 8 years' experience in business development within professional services, ideally law firms
Proven experience leading and delivering business development initiatives at a junior manager or senior executive level
Excellent written, creative, and organisational skills; highly IT literate

Vacancy Highlights

Hybrid working (minimum 60% in the office)
Excellent benefits package
Join a firm with a strong heritage and a focus on long-term growth

About the Company

We are a specialist legal recruitment partner for law firms, serving as a trusted advisor in the placement of Lawyers and legal support professionals across the UK and the U.S. Know more