Senior Business Development Executive - Corporate
4 days ago
City of London
About the Opportunity A fast‑growing, forward‑thinking law firm is seeking an exceptional Senior Business Development Executive to join its dynamic BD & Marketing team. This is a high‑impact role within the organisation’s largest and best‑established practice area, offering significant scope for progression and the chance to contribute to a team known for its entrepreneurial mindset, agility and ambition. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy taking ownership and want to be part of a team that is reshaping how BD and marketing operate within the sector, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark. The Team The BD & Marketing function is on a mission to elevate how the firm goes to market — delivering standout campaigns, strengthening operational excellence and ensuring the firm’s expertise is showcased with clarity, creativity and impact. You’ll be joining a collaborative, high‑performing team that values curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. The Role Working closely with the BD Manager and partnering with senior stakeholders across the Corporate division, you will play a central role in driving business development activity across a broad range of practice areas, including M&A, ECM, Venture Capital, Projects & Infrastructure, Commercial, IP, Sports, Insolvency & Restructuring, Employment and Technology. Your work will span content creation, pitching, events, campaign support, research and project management — all with the aim of strengthening client engagement, enhancing market presence and supporting strategic growth. Key Responsibilities • Supporting the development and delivery of business line plans aligned to firmwide strategy., • Managing and producing pitch materials, from opportunity assessment through to ROI reporting., • Maintaining and enhancing BD collateral, including credentials, presentations and capability documents., • Creating and managing internal project trackers, content pipelines and targeting tools., • Using the firm’s CRM system to support BD initiatives, campaigns and events., • Leading and supporting internal and external events, including invite creation, logistics and on‑the‑day representation., • Coordinating and analysing regular client and internal communications., • Drafting announcements, case studies and marketing content for internal and external audiences., • Supporting the execution of BD and marketing campaigns, including analytics and lead tracking., • Conducting research to support pitches, campaigns and client targeting., • Contributing to directory and award submissions., • Leading or supporting BD meetings and driving follow‑up actions., • Developing a deep understanding of the Corporate practice and identifying market trends and BD opportunities., • Managing department‑wide projects and analysing outcomes., • Building relationships with external suppliers and intermediaries., • Providing administrative support related to BD and marketing activity. Firmwide Contribution • Supporting reporting to senior leadership on BD KPIs, including pitching, conversion, client growth and cross‑selling., • Contributing to strategic firmwide initiatives and improvement projects., • Collaborating with colleagues across BD & Marketing on priority programmes, including client development, CRM initiatives, major campaigns and firmwide events. About You You will be an experienced BD professional (4–5+ years) with a background in professional services — ideally within a partnership environment. Experience in a Corporate practice area is highly desirable. You will bring: • Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence senior colleagues., • A proactive, enthusiastic approach and a commitment to high professional standards., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for creative thinking., • A structured, organised working style and strong commercial awareness., • The ability to manage multiple priorities with agility and calmness under pressure., • A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge., • Proven project management experience and a track record of delivering high‑quality outputs., • Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., InterAction) and email marketing tools (e.g., Vuture)., • Strong skills in Word and PowerPoint, including template development., • Experience producing pitch materials and credentials documents. What We’re Looking For A confident communicator with a positive work ethic, strong relationship‑building skills and a polished, professional presence. Someone who is ready to take ownership, contribute ideas and play a key role in shaping the future of BD within a growing and ambitious firm.