Location: Guildford (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
Level: Open to Exec or Senior Exec, depending on experience
On behalf of our client - a highly respected UK law firm with a collaborative, client-focused culture- we're recruiting for a (Senior) BD & Client Services Executive to join their growing Business Development & Marketing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work across multiple practice groups, shaping BD initiatives and supporting the delivery of strategic client programmes. The successful candidate will play an integral role in helping embed a client-first culture, while providing hands-on support with key projects and BD activity.
Whether you're an experienced Executive ready for a step up, or already operating at Senior Exec level, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape client development strategy and contribute to firmwide growth.
Please note: Candidates must be within a commutable distance to Guildford, with at least two days per week in the office.
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborate with BD & Client Services Managers and partners to deliver strategic BD plans
- Support the development of pitches, tenders, and proposals across a variety of legal services
- Coordinate client segmentation and key client development frameworks
- Run structured feedback and client listening programmes to inform strategic actions
- Support CRM usage and reporting (InTapp DealCloud)
- Develop tailored sales collateral and cross-practice campaign materials
- Assist with legal directory submissions, client events, and horizon scanning
- Act as a champion for client-first thinking across all BD and marketing activity
Why this role stands out:
- High visibility across practice group leadership
- Opportunity to shape BD strategy and influence firmwide client initiatives
- Strong support from an experienced and collaborative team
- Hybrid working and long-term progression within a future-focused firm
- Flexible on level—ideal for someone stepping up or operating at senior exec level
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in business development within a law firm or professional services
- Hands-on experience supporting complex pitches and proposals
- Confident juggling priorities across multiple practice groups
- Strong writing, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commercially minded, proactive, and team-oriented
- Comfortable working with senior leaders in a fast-paced environment
If you’re looking to work across diverse practice areas and take real ownership of BD strategy and pitch delivery in a collaborative, award-winning law firm- we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.