Senior Business Development Specialist - Global Law Firm

Title: Senior Business Development Specialist Location: LondonSalary: CompetitiveHybrid: YesRyder Reid Legal has been instructed on an outstanding opportunity for a driven and confident Senior BD Specialist to step into a high-impact position within a leading global law firm’s London office. This permanent role offers full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, and a hybrid work model with Fridays from home. Please see more information below:Key Responsibilities • Create tailored pitches, RFP responses, and marketing collateral • Maintain firm databases and experience records • Conduct client and market research, mapping, and reporting • Support BD campaigns including events and thought leadership • Partner with BD Managers on initiatives and cross-practice efforts • Draft legal directory submissions and manage deadlines • Coordinate logistics for client-facing events and presentations • Assist PR and Communications teams as needed • Drive wider BD projects and initiatives across the firm • Build trusted relationships with lawyers and colleagues globallyThe ideal candidate will be a seasoned BD professional with 4–5 years of experience in legal, professional or financial services. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality work with precision, creativity, and resilience. Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are a must, along with a collaborative, client-focused mindset.Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

Created: 2025-08-03