Business Development Director - Strategic Transactions

• Senior advisor role influencing firmwide growth strategy.
• Opportunity to shape and scale a best‑in‑class BD function.

About Our Client

Our client is a global law firm with a collaborative culture and a strong emphasis on strategic growth. The firm combines deep sector expertise with integrated marketing and business development capabilities, supporting partners and client teams through data‑driven, commercially focused initiatives that strengthen client relationships and market presence

Job Description

• Develop and execute integrated marketing and client development strategies aligned with firm and practice priorities
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to partners and practice leaders
• Lead pitching, targeting, and new business generation initiatives
• Oversee proposals, RFPs, fee arrangements, and pitch preparation
• Monitor market and competitor activity and apply insights in real time
• Manage budgets, track ROI, and drive efficiency across BD activity
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of business development professionals
• Oversee CRM usage, reporting, and data analytics on client engagement
• Deliver business development training and coaching to partners and teams
• Collaborate with finance, marketing, and client operations on service delivery and campaigns
• Ensure consistent, high‑quality external materials, awards submissions, and web content
• Drive internal knowledge sharing and reporting on business development success

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a senior business development leader with at least 12 years' experience in a large professional services or corporate environment, ideally with exposure to M&A, life sciences, or capital markets. They will demonstrate executive presence, strong people leadership, commercial judgment, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority. A bachelor's degree is required; an MBA or JD is preferred. Experience in the legal sector is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $280,000 to $300,000 and eligible to receive annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• A senior leadership role with significant strategic influence
• Direct partnership with practice and firm leadership
• Responsibility for shaping and executing firmwide BD strategy
• Team leadership and the opportunity to build high‑performing functions

Contact

Stephanie Morris

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