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BD & Marketing Recruitment - Professional Services Sector
Location: Guildford (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
Level: Open to Exec or Senior Exec, depending on experience
On behalf of our client - a highly respected UK law firm with a collaborative, client-focused culture- we're recruiting for a (Senior) BD & Client Services Executive to join their growing Business Development & Marketing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work across multiple practice groups, shaping BD initiatives and supporting the delivery of strategic client programmes. The successful candidate will play an integral role in helping embed a client-first culture, while providing hands-on support with key projects and BD activity.
Whether you're an experienced Executive ready for a step up, or already operating at Senior Exec level, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape client development strategy and contribute to firmwide growth.
Please note: Candidates must be within a commutable distance to Guildford, with at least two days per week in the office.
* Collaborate with BD & Client Services Managers and partners to deliver strategic BD plans
* Support the development of pitches, tenders, and proposals across a variety of legal services
* Coordinate client segmentation and key client development frameworks
* Run structured feedback and client listening programmes to inform strategic actions
* Support CRM usage and reporting (InTapp DealCloud)
* Develop tailored sales collateral and cross-practice campaign materials
* Assist with legal directory submissions, client events, and horizon scanning
* Act as a champion for client-first thinking across all BD and marketing activity
Why this role stands out:
* High visibility across practice group leadership
* Opportunity to shape BD strategy and influence firmwide client initiatives
* Strong support from an experienced and collaborative team
* Hybrid working and long-term progression within a future-focused firm
* Flexible on level—ideal for someone stepping up or operating at senior exec level
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience in business development within a law firm or professional services
* Hands-on experience supporting complex pitches and proposals
* Strong writing, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Commercially minded, proactive, and team-oriented
* Comfortable working with senior leaders in a fast-paced environment
* Performance bonus
* £750 annual travel allowance or parking reimbursement
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance and PHI
* Enhanced parental leave
* Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in office)
If you’re looking to work across diverse practice areas and take real ownership of BD strategy and pitch delivery in a collaborative, award-winning law firm- we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development, Strategy/Planning, and Sales
* Industries
Law Practice, Legal Services, and Professional Services
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