Senior Business Development Executive; FTC

Senior Business Development Executive role (14‑month FTC) at an innovative and creative international law firm, serving their Tier 1 IP practice.

An ambitious and Tier 1 ranked law firm, leading in numerous practice sector groups, has a brilliant senior business development executive role on a maternity cover to join the team. The BD team is well respected by everyone from the Managing Partner down. This is a great opportunity to join this leading firm on a maternity cover and work in an ambitious organisation which will suit a highly creative individual with an enquiring mind and commercial outlook.

The BD Director is a fantastic leader and has really gained the trust and engagement of Partners.

• Collaborate with Partners and the wider BD team to identify BD opportunities for cross‑selling and develop new business
• Manage opportunities to build thought leadership campaigns, including client communications
• Create visually appealing proposals, pitches and capability statements
• Utilise various marketing tools for opportunity spotting to develop and track key relationships
• Manage the legal directories submissions process

The firm highly values their business services team and offers a comprehensive development plan which complements their strategic goals. They have invested heavily in an inclusion, mentorship and coaching network that is available to all employees.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a BD Exec stepping up or a senior exec looking to make a lateral move and wants to work and develop their Marketing and BD skills in a Band 1. We often see people who have joined the firm previously on a maternity cover, have found an opportunity to be with the firm on a more permanent basis.

To submit your CV for the role, please send your CV and cover letter to  If this role isn’t right for you but you know someone who is perfect for it, please refer them and receive a £250 voucher of your choice upon successful placement (T&Cs apply).