BD Manager
* 12 month’s FTC
* Disputes
* Hybrid working
A city law firm is seeking an experienced BD Manager for a 12-month maternity cover role beginning in January 2026. The BDM will play a central role in shaping and delivering the practice’s business development strategy, strengthening client relationships, identifying new opportunities and enhancing the group’s market profile.
Working within the wider BD and Marketing function, the BDM partners closely with practice leaders and manages a BD Executive. The role involves developing annual BD plans, driving cross-selling and new business initiatives, producing high-quality bids and credentials, and leading targeted thought leadership, campaigns, events and directory submissions. It also requires building trusted relationships with partners, providing coaching and strategic advice, and contributing to firmwide BD projects.
Candidates should bring strong law-firm BD experience, ideally within Dispute Resolution, along with confidence, creativity and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Excellent writing skills, strong analytical ability, a track record in client development and experience coaching junior colleagues are essential. A network across the disputes sector is advantageous.