Blue Legal are partnering with a leading law firm who are recruiting for a Senior Business Development Executive to join their Manchester office. You will be involved in the full spectrum of BD tasks that you would expect from an international law firm, working on high profile BD projects and provide BD support to partners and fee earners across their core practice groups Corporate and Commercial. This would be a great opportunity for a Senior Executive looking for a progression opportunity, where there is plenty of autonomy and ownership.
The Responsibilities:
* Build trusted relationships with partners and stakeholders across the Corporate & Commercial Group, acting as a key BD advisor.
* Support delivery of the firm’s strategy by developing and executing BD plans, driving growth and identifying new opportunities.
* Lead BD targeting and campaign follow-up, collaborating with Marketing and wider BD teams to track activity and ROI.
* Manage BD budgets and reporting, ensuring disciplined spend and measurable outcomes.
* Lead bids and tenders from drafting to delivery, supporting major panel submissions and pitch preparation.
* Create and maintain credentials, capability materials, presentations, and website content, ensuring accurate positioning and brand consistency.
* Champion BD tech and systems (e.g., CRM, credentials platforms), ensuring effective use and data quality.
* Collaborate across Internal Comms, Marketing, and Communications to support campaigns, profile-raising, deal announcements, and thought-leadership initiatives.
The Candidate:
* Proactive self-starter with a solutions-focused, high-performance mindset and strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and ability to build trust with senior stakeholders.
* Confident engaging with partners and leaders, offering strategic input, staying calm under pressure, and managing conflicting demands.
* Experienced in pitching and RFP responses, with a background in professional services or a similar environment.
Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.