Business Development Manager - Dispute Resolution

We are excited to be working with a leading global law firm renowned for its excellence in providing business law advice. The firm operates across multiple jurisdictions, offering a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture, diversity, and commitment to creating a supportive environment where all employees can thrive.

They are keen to hire an experienced Business Development Manager to join the Dispute Resolution team. This is a unique and varied role requiring excellent teamworking and communication skills, as well as the ability to build strong and trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders across the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Identify and respond to specific challenges and opportunities within the Dispute Resolution practice. Develop and execute a focused marketing and business development strategy to strengthen client relationships, target new work, and enhance the firm's global reputation.
• Proposal Management: Collaborate with lawyers to compose and manage compelling proposals, including pitches and RFP responses, often with a fast turnaround.
• Content and Campaigns: Produce and manage practice group content, campaigns, events, and directory submissions to increase client engagement and enhance the personal brands of leading practitioners.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders and Marketing & Business Development (MBD) colleagues to foster a 'one team' global mindset.
• Technology Utilisation: Leverage technology, such as Salesforce, to analyse trends, identify opportunities, track key relationships, and measure the success of initiatives.

What's needed:

• Previous Business Development experience gained within legal or wider professional services such as accountancy or consultancy
• The ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the firm
• Enthusiasm around driving business plans and helping partners achieve growth across their client portfolios
• Strong commercial awareness across their key areas

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