BDM Manager- Financial Regulation Group- 12 month FTC

About us:

Linklaters is a global law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.

Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.

We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.

Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere.

We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal.

About the role:

You will lead the development and execution of business development strategies for our Financial Regulation Group (FRG), aligning with both the firm's and clients' strategic priorities. Your goal will be to enhance profitability, deepen client relationships, and unlock opportunities through a combination of strategic insight, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Shape and implement targeted BD strategies for the FRG, ensuring alignment with the firm's global growth ambitions.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to drive sector strategy, cross-selling initiatives, and market penetration in key client areas.
• Create and maintain tailored sector and client growth plans in alignment with wider firm objectives.
• Produce compelling, high-quality client pitch materials and provide guidance on win strategies to secure key opportunities.
• Utilise market and client data, feedback, and trends to refine BD strategies and monitor emerging opportunities.
• Oversee pipeline management, ensuring efficient use of firm systems and processes to support revenue growth.
• Champion a collaborative approach, working closely with BD colleagues, lawyers, and other stakeholders to align efforts.

We are ideally looking for:

• Proven track record in business development and marketing, with substantial professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of the financial regulation sector.
• Success in working with senior stakeholders, gaining buy-in, and leading strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrable experience in producing persuasive, client-focused pitch materials under tight deadlines.
• Ability to leverage data-driven insights to identify opportunities and support decision-making.
• An adaptable, client-first mindset focused on growth and fostering client relationships.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to work effectively across different levels and teams.

This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available.

Our benefits:

Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include:

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
• Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments

Finance

• Pension and flexible savings options
• Income protection and life assurance
• Mortgage advice and will-writing services

Family & Lifestyle

• Electric car and cycle to work schemes
• Emergency family care
• Additional holiday/birthday leave
• Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
• Travel insurance and season ticket loan
• Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality Network, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)

If you think this role would suit you, please click apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!