An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development professional to join one of the world’s leading law firms to provide focused business development and marketing support to the partners and associates of the firm’s Private Equity Buy-Outs Group.
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The firm has an ambitious global strategy which puts clients at the very heart of everything they do and have a clear mandate to develop existing strengths and relationships whilst also increasing market share in new markets. The firm’s marketing and business development function is seen as pivotal in making this strategy a reality. The team works strategically with the partnership with the aim of making the firm the global law firm of choice for the world’s leading businesses. The firm’s Band 1 ranked Private Equity Practice leads on many of the world’s largest and most visible PE transactions, acting for an outstanding roster of private equity and financial investor clients. You will play a pivotal role in executing the business development and marketing strategy of the Private Equity Buy-Outs Group. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of top ranked lawyers, primarily based in London, in pursuit of highly sought-after instructions across the UK and Continental Europe. The role will involve identifying, supporting and project managing a wide range of business development and marketing initiatives aligned to the strategy, enabling the Group to protect and strengthen its existing market profile and develop stronger trusted adviser relationships with priority clients and prospects. The Business Development Manager will be expected to identify potential business development and client engagement opportunities and to actively support day-to-day partner client engagement and business development activities. On the marketing side, the role holder will help with the roll-out of thought leadership projects, coordinate group-led marketing events and draft directory and award submissions for PE Buy-Outs.
In order to perform this varied role successfully, an ideal candidate will have proven experience in business development, preferably gained within a law firm or professional services environment, ideally in a transactional practice area, to include demonstrable success in client relationship management and supporting pitch activities. A highly motivated self-starter and exceptional team player, with excellent relationship-building, communication and presentation skills, the Business Development Manager will be confident, articulate, resilient and focused. A sound knowledge of the private equity market and products is also highly desirable.
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