Business Development Specialist

  • Job Reference: JO0000007534
  • Date Posted: 5 August 2026
  • Recruiter: Ryder Reid Legal
  • Location: London
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Marketing / Business Development
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Business Development & Communications Specialist

London | 14-Month Fixed-Term Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development & Communications Specialist to join a leading international law firm in London.

This broad and varied role offers exposure across business development, communications, PR, events, digital marketing and client engagement, working closely with partners and senior stakeholders to support the firm's growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare pitches, proposals and client-facing materials
  • Support BD initiatives and practice group activities
  • Coordinate PR, communications, events and webinars
  • Manage legal directory and award submissions
  • Conduct client, competitor and market research
  • Develop website and marketing content
  • Support client targeting and relationship-building activities

About You

  • 5+ years' BD and/or marketing experience within a law firm or professional services environment
  • Strong pitch and proposal experience
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Highly organised with strong project management capabilities
  • Experience of legal directories, events or communications is advantageous

What's on Offer?

Broad and varied role
Significant partner exposure
Collaborative international environment
Competitive salary and benefits

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.


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