Client Relationship and Business Development Manager

Job description

The Role

Client Relationship and Business Development Marketing - National Law Firm - Up to £65,000

We are partnering with a leading legal firm in Liverpool to find a talented Client Relationship & Business Development Manager. This is a strategic, high-impact role where you’ll help the firm strengthen key client relationships and drive growth initiatives across their business.

What you'll be doing

• Work closely with senior client partners to develop strategies that grow long-term relationships and deliver tangible results.
• Lead initiatives within the firm’s Generator programme, ensuring projects and campaigns meet client needs and business objectives.
• Coach and support colleagues, helping senior teams improve client engagement and account management practices.
• Provide insight for bids, pitches, and proposals, ensuring responses are compelling and aligned with client priorities.
• Keep stakeholders informed with up-to-date intelligence, reporting, and market insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain external networks to generate new opportunities and strengthen the firm’s market presence.

What we're looking for

• Strong background in business development or client management, ideally within legal or professional services.
• Proven experience managing strategic clients, with a track record of delivering measurable results.
• Commercially minded, analytical, and proactive, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident in managing complex relationships.
• Organised, flexible, and resilient, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness and the drive to exceed targets

What's on offer

• Competitive base salary
• Car allowance and full benefits package
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial working culture
• Direct involvement in strategic decisions and firm-wide growth
• Long-term progression opportunities in a high-performing team

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Tara Halliwell (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0793 999 2563

Email: Tara.Halliwell@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Liverpool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Advertising / Marketing / PR

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