Senior BD Manager (12 month FTC) - Global Law Firm - #2119645

We are seeking a commercially driven Senior Business Development Manager to lead and execute business development strategy, driving sustained revenue growth and strengthening market position for the Commercial division of a global law firm. This is a senior, strategic role offered on a 12 month basis (maternity cover).

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the end-to-end business development strategy.
• Advise partners on growth priorities, client development, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Lead high-value pitches and proposals, shaping compelling client-focused value propositions.
• Identify cross-selling and cross-border opportunities to expand revenue.
• Translate market and competitor intelligence into actionable growth strategies.
• Provide strategic oversight of marketing activities
• Track KPIs and report on ROI and performance impact.

Key Skills & Experience

• Significant business development experience within professional services.
• Strong strategic thinking with hands-on delivery capability.
• Confident advisor to senior stakeholders and partners.
• Commercially focused, analytical, and proactive.

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ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY

Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we've been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates.