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.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.