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Job Title:  Business Development Manager Ready to drive growth, build meaningful client relationships and make your mark at one of the UK's most ambitious law firms? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together. Being refreshingly human starts with how we hire. We believe a diverse mix of perspectives makes us stronger - not just as a business, but in creating a culture where we all feel we truly belong and can thrive. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and creating fair opportunities for everyone. * We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies. ________________________________________ The role in 60 seconds Role: Business Development Manager Sectors: Commercial and Employment, Dispute Resolutions, and International Team: Client Development Location: Hybrid working from Bristol or Exeter Working Pattern: Full-time Why this role matters: This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver business development initiatives across some of the firm's most dynamic practice areas. Working closely with Partners, lawyers and sector specialists, you'll help identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships and deliver targeted activities that support growth, raise our profile and create lasting impact. ________________________________________ What you’ll do Working closely with lawyers and colleagues across the firm, you'll play a key role in supporting the growth ambitions of our Commercial & Employment and Dispute Resolution practice groups, as well as our international strategy. This is a varied role that combines strategic planning, relationship management and hands-on delivery, giving you the opportunity to influence how we win work, strengthen client relationships and raise our profile in the markets we serve. In this role, you'll: Partner with Practice Group Leaders and lawyers to develop and deliver business development plans that support strategic growth objectives. Help identify, prioritise and pursue new business opportunities across our Commercial & Employment and Dispute Resolution practices. Support the development of client relationship initiatives, helping to deepen existing relationships and create opportunities for cross-selling and collaboration. Lead and coordinate targeted marketing and business development campaigns, events and profile-raising activity. Produce compelling pitches, proposals, credentials, presentations and client-facing materials that showcase the firm's expertise and capabilities. Use market, client and competitor insight to identify trends, opportunities and areas for growth. Work closely with colleagues across Marketing, Communications and Client Development to deliver integrated campaigns and thought leadership activity. Support budget management and reporting, tracking activity, outcomes and return on investment. Act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders, providing practical business development support and guidance. Help drive a culture of collaboration, ensuring clients benefit from the full breadth of expertise available across the firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a broad and impactful portfolio, partnering with senior stakeholders across the firm to shape growth initiatives, strengthen client relationships and deliver meaningful results. ________________________________________ What we’re looking for We're seeking someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into action. You'll be a proactive and commercially minded business development professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You'll bring: Experience in a business development, marketing or cl