A leading international law firm are recruiting for a Senior International Business Development Manager to join their London office. The role will include focusing on managing diverse and high profile international growth projects, leading teams across locations, and working closely with other members of the department. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Business Development professional with significant expertise in different geographical markets and cultures, who can effectively manage multijurisdictional matters, and has credibility with both clients and other senior legal professionals.
The Responsibilities:
* Lead and deliver special projects and programmes supporting the firm’s international strategy with senior business leaders.
* Manage and direct international preferred firm network, maintaining relationships and generating opportunities.
* Act as an internal consultant to advise client teams on international needs and deliver solutions to meet those needs.
* Track and report international activity and referrals to senior management, contributing to strategy development.
* Gain and share knowledge of key international markets to inform future strategy.
* Collaborate with international offices, partners, and local BD teams to guide interactions and business growth.
* Support cross-border bids, RFPs, and maintain up-to-date collateral and credentials.
* Develop opportunities in key markets (Africa, Asia, CEE, China, India, Israel, Latam, Nordics, Turkey, US), to drive international profile.
The Candidate:
* Extensive experience in international professional services firms with strong understanding of both global and local operations, preferably with a legal background.
* Proven ability to manage cross-border projects, understand cultural nuances, and drive commercial outcomes while building key relationships.
* Skilled at collaborating with various teams to promote the firm, manage priorities, and ensure alignment across projects and deadlines.
* Strong communication, people management, and client-focused approach, with an innovative mind-set and attention to detail to drive growth and success.
Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.