Senior Business Development Manager - Corporate/M&A

Job description

Business Development Senior Manager – Corporate / M&A

We’re working with a top-tier global law firm to appoint a Business Development Senior Manager to support its market-leading Corporate / M&A practice in the UK.

This is a strategic, high-impact role within a global BD function, working closely with partners and senior lawyers to drive growth across key clients, sectors and markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver Corporate / M&A business development and marketing plans aligned to firm strategy
• Partner with lawyers to identify, pursue and win revenue-generating opportunities
• Shape and promote BD initiatives, pitches, panel RFPs and capability statements
• Identify market trends and growth opportunities through client, sector and competitor analysis
• Support profile-raising activity including events, thought leadership, directories and awards
• Collaborate with global BD teams and support wider BD transformation initiatives
• Line manage and develop junior team members

About You

• Proven BD experience within professional services (law firm background preferred)
• Strong understanding of Corporate / M&A legal services and market dynamics
• Commercial, strategic and confident working with senior partners
• Excellent communication, project management and stakeholder skills
• Detail-focused, collaborative and delivery-oriented

Please apply to explore the opportunity further.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-01-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English