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Senior Business Development Manager

Freshfields London senior full-time

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Description

We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative Senior Business Development Manager to join our globally recognised Dispute Resolution practice. This is a high-impact role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings deep expertise in business development within professional services.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the UK Dispute Resolution business development strategy, driving client engagement and market visibility.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver compelling pitches, campaigns and thought leadership.
  • Manage and mentor a high-performing team, fostering growth and collaboration.
  • Leverage data and insights to identify opportunities and measure success.
  • Champion cross-border initiatives and contribute to global BD excellence.

What we offer

  • A people-first culture where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
  • Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development and global collaboration.
  • A supportive environment that values fresh perspectives, creativity and continuous improvement.
  • The chance to shape the future of one of the world’s top-ranked litigation practices.

Key requirements

  • Degree-level education with significant experience in professional services (legal, accountancy, technology, consultancy).
  • Proven ability to develop effective go-to-market strategies for proprietary content.
  • Strong affinity for digital tools and platforms to reach broad and targeted audiences.
  • High emotional intelligence, independent thinking, and sound professional judgement.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • Strong project management and multi-tasking capabilities, with resilience under pressure.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and quality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Salesforce and marketing tech is a plus.
  • Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
  • A natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, with a commitment to mentoring and team development.
  • Additional language skills are welcomed.

Skills

Nice to have

  • Salesforce
  • marketing tech
  • additional language skills

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