We are looking for an exceptional Senior Business Development & Marketing Manager to lead growth and profile-raising for a prestigious, elite international disputes firm consistently ranked among the very top globally. This is a hands-on, high-impact role, working closely with senior partners and leadership to shape strategy, drive client engagement, and elevate the firm’s global presence.
Key Responsibilities:
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Translate strategic BD priorities into actionable plans across offices, teams, and clients.
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Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing global BD team.
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Drive client management programs, new client targeting, and partner BD plans.
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Oversee high-profile marketing initiatives and campaigns to enhance the firm’s visibility.
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Provide insight, analysis, and tracking to ensure measurable business outcomes.
Skills & Experience:
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Proven law firm BD experience, ideally within international disputes or arbitration.
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Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and analytical abilities.
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Hands-on, proactive approach in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
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Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
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Willingness to travel internationally.
This is a rare opportunity to shape business development for one of the most elite international disputes practices in the world.
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 opportunities 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.