Business Development & Marketing Manager – Regulatory Consultancy (Financial Services)
Location: Birmingham or Manchester
Hybrid – typically 2 days in office, with monthly travel to London (expenses covered)
My client is a leading global law firm with a strong presence across the UK and internationally. Known for its full-service legal offering and sector expertise, the firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, commercial approach, and commitment to innovation.
This BD Manager role sits within the Litigation & Dispute Management practice, specifically supporting the Financial Services Disputes & Investigations team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced business development professional to join a fast-paced and high-profile practice. You’ll work closely with partners and senior stakeholders across Birmingham, Manchester, and London, helping to drive strategic initiatives, support client development, and deliver impactful events and campaigns. The role offers autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make a real impact, all supported by a fantastic Senior Manager.
My client fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are celebrated and everyone is empowered to thrive. You’ll be part of a team that values fresh thinking and supports each other to deliver excellence.
The Financial Services Disputes & Investigations team is one of the most active and visible practices in the firm. From high-profile events to strategic client development, you’ll be at the heart of a fast-moving and commercially focused group.
Whether you’re already operating at manager level or ready to take the next step, this role offers a clear path for progression in a global firm that invests in its people.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Senior BD & Marketing Manager to help formulate and drive forward the marketing strategy for the practice.
- Lead on the development, implementation and delivery of thought leadership campaigns and marketing initiatives using the full range of routes to market.
- Produce and update best in class, practice-based marketing collateral.
- Project manage and deliver client facing events, from large conferences to intimate dinners, tracking ROI and focusing on KPIs.
- Support lawyers and PSLs on delivery of relevant client facing legal updates and briefings, implementing best practice and tracking client engagement.
- Work collaboratively with other support functions internationally to provide a seamless service to the business.
- Support key partners and stakeholders in client targeting and business development initiatives.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in a BD and marketing role, ideally within a law firm or a professional services firm.
- Experience in delivering, or supporting the delivery of marketing plans, campaigns and initiatives including strategic events, creation and activation of thought leadership, marketing communications and business development activities.
- Ability to prioritise the right activities that deliver value to the business.
- Ability to use influencing skills to gain credibility with stakeholders across all levels of seniority within the firm.
- Sharp analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the market. You will interpret legal and client specific issues in order to devise effective approaches, taking into account client perspectives.
Equal Opportunities
As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.