BD Executive

Business Development Executive

London | Legal Sector | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development professional looking for your next opportunity within the legal sector?

We are working with a leading professional services firm to recruit a Business Development Executive to support its commercial growth and client development activities across the UK and Europe.

This is a varied, business-focused role with a strong emphasis on identifying new opportunities, strengthening client relationships and supporting the delivery of targeted business development initiatives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and colleagues across multiple offices, helping to develop a coordinated approach to client engagement, networking and marketing.

The position will primarily focus on business development, alongside responsibility for coordinating events and conferences and providing marketing support.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Support senior stakeholders with the planning and delivery of business development initiatives.
• Research prospective clients, industry sectors and market opportunities to identify potential areas for growth.
• Help develop existing client relationships and identify opportunities to generate new business.
• Encourage collaboration across teams by promoting the breadth of the firm's services and expertise.
• Coordinate pitches, proposals, presentations and client development plans.
• Maintain accurate records of business development activity, ensuring opportunities and follow-ups are progressed effectively.
• Support networking initiatives and client engagement activities.

Events & Networking

• Coordinate client events, industry conferences and networking activities from initial planning through to delivery.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external event organisers regarding invitations, logistics and attendee management.
• Identify relevant events and opportunities to engage with prospective and existing clients.
• Manage post-event follow-up to maximise opportunities for relationship development.
• Work with colleagues to coordinate event communications and promotional materials.

Marketing & Communications

• Collaborate with an international marketing team to support consistent marketing activity across multiple offices.
• Identify opportunities to raise the firm's profile and support its wider business development objectives.
• Assist with the preparation of marketing materials, presentations, credentials and client-facing content.
• Support marketing campaigns, digital communications and social media activity as required.
• Help ensure external communications are professional, consistent and aligned with the firm's commercial objectives.

Coordination & Reporting

• Maintain business development records, client information and opportunity trackers.
• Monitor activity against agreed priorities and provide updates on progress.
• Coordinate meetings, actions and follow-ups with senior stakeholders and internal teams.
• Build effective working relationships across different offices and departments to ensure activities are aligned.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, well-organised and commercially aware individual who enjoys building relationships and supporting business growth.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in business development, marketing, client relationship management or a similar role, preferably within legal or professional services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality client-facing materials.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and progressing initiatives.
• Confidence when working with senior stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
• Good research and analytical skills, particularly in relation to target clients and market opportunities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with CRM systems and marketing platforms would be advantageous.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across different teams and locations.
• Experience working within an international or multi-office organisation would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• A commercially focused role with direct involvement in business development and client growth.
• Regular exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to build strong professional relationships.
• The chance to contribute to collaborative initiatives across an international business.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities for development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

Interested?

If you have experience in business development or marketing within the legal or professional services sector and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.