Senior Business Development Manager - Dispute Resolution
At a glance
Senior Business Development role at Freshfields. London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £45,250–£64,452 across the United Kingdom.
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What you'll do
- Set the UK Dispute Resolution direction for business development, client engagement and market visibility
- Work with senior stakeholders on pitches, campaigns and thought-leadership materials
- Lead and develop a team while encouraging collaboration and professional growth
- Use data and insight to uncover opportunities and track business development results
- Advance cross-border projects and support business development work across global teams
What you bring
- A degree and substantial professional-services experience in legal, accountancy, technology or consultancy settings
- A record of building go-to-market plans around proprietary content
- Confidence with digital platforms and Microsoft Office Suite, with Salesforce or marketing-technology familiarity welcomed
- Strong writing, speaking, project management and relationship-building skills, including sound judgement under pressure
Who this fits
This suits a senior business development leader who can guide a team, work independently and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. You should be comfortable with shifting priorities, detailed delivery and cross-border collaboration. The role is based in London, and employment requires the right to work in the UK.
From the employer
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.
What you’ll do:
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.
If you’re passionate about strategic business development and want to make a global impact, we’d love to hear from you
Inclusion
Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered on the basis of their merit alone. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK in the role in question and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.
Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only if and when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case-by-case basis and take a number of relevant factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.
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