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Business Development Manager - Disputes

Job description

A leading international law firm is recruiting an accomplished Business Development Manager to support its Disputes Practice Group. This position offers a chance to drive strategic marketing and business development initiatives for a top-tier, multidisciplinary team working on complex litigation and contentious matters.

The role will focus on shaping and delivering go-to-market initiatives, leading pitch and proposal activity, managing client targeting programs, supporting events, and legal directory submissions. The Manager will also be responsible for maintaining high-quality marketing materials, enabling effective internal communications, and partnering across practice groups to uncover and advance cross-selling opportunities.

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of five years' experience in a comparable role within a law firm, along with excellent project management skills and a commercially minded, strategic approach to business development.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and implementing go-to-market strategies for the Disputes Practice Group, collaborating closely with partners and other stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and support cross-practice initiatives.
  • Leading client targeting and pursuit efforts by coordinating activities, monitoring engagement, and analyzing results to ensure strategic focus and measurable outcomes.
  • Developing persuasive, client-focused content for pitches, presentations, and RFP responses, while overseeing the end-to-end drafting and coordination process.
  • Organizing and managing business development events such as webinars, client receptions, and hosted experiences, including logistics, materials, attendee tracking, and follow-up.
  • Managing legal directory and league table submissions and working closely with the PR team to produce matter descriptions and award-related content that elevate the firm's market profile.

The current salary range is competitive for the market. However, for candidates seeking compensation above this band, the firm is open to having a discussion.

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