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Ernest Hunter Green

Senior Client Development and Engagement Manager

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 145,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

11-11-2025

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Skills

Decision-making Networking Research Marketing business development

Job Specifications

A highly regarded international law firm is growing its UK and European operation. We are seeking a Senior Client Development & Engagement Manager to support the Business Development Director in shaping the Business Development strategy.

This would suit an established Senior Business Development Manager or Associate Director with significant experience in the Transactions practice areas. It is essential that you have worked in a similar capacity within a Law firm or within Big 4.

The Senior Client Development & Engagement Manager will:

Collaborate with the Client Development and Engagement team and select practice and industry groups to develop and implement strategic business development plans
Support Partners in creating best-in-class pitches and responses to RFPs to secure new business opportunities
Work with the research team to provide competitive intelligence reports and analysis on clients, potential clients, markets, and industry trends
Coordinate the creation, maintenance, and distribution of practice descriptions, marketing brochures, experience lists, and other promotional materials for the Firm’s practices and Partners, both in print and online
Plan and manage practice client events, either independently or in collaboration with others, including developing agendas and panels with Partners, coordinating with speakers, and overseeing logistics alongside the events team
Prepare and manage directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories and publications
Support the practice in nurturing priority client relationships; plan and facilitate the execution of BD initiatives related to client targets
Collaborate with the PR team to support PR initiatives, including key corporate events, such as speaking engagements, business association networking, and media opportunities
Promote the effective use of BD technology and data to drive growth and informed decision-making
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across BD activities

If you:

Are educated to degree level
Have the required transactions practice area experience within a law firm or Big 4 environment
Are currently operating at the Senior BD or Senior Client Development Manager level, we are very interested in hearing from you.
Are able to commit to Monday - Thursday in office presence

Please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.

About the Company

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