Client Development Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Ryder Reid Legal
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a Temporary Client Development Manager for a leading global law firm in London, focusing on business development initiatives in London and Brussels. The role involves managing proposals, creating strategic plans, and supporting client initiatives within the Global Projects group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, particularly in a legal or professional services context.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage proposals and pitch processes, including drafting, editing, and tracking outcomes
- Create and maintain BD collateral such as capability statements and case studies
- Provide strategic input and business intelligence to support practice growth
- Collaborate with global CD teams across the Middle East, Singapore, and Brussels
- Coordinate events, manage budgets, and support client targeting initiatives
- Support directory submissions, awards, and branding efforts
- Facilitate partner integration and business development coaching
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in business development and proposal management
- Experience within a legal or professional services environment
- Ability to create strategic plans and manage client initiatives
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in managing budgets and coordinating events
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Ryder Reid Legal are partnering with a leading global law firm to recruit a Temporary Client Development Manager for their London office, supporting business development across London and Brussels. You’ll support the firm’s Global Projects group and assist with broader BD efforts across London and Brussels. Working closely with global Client Development teams, you'll lead proposal and pitch creation, develop strategic plans, and support lawyer-led client initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage proposals and pitch processes, including drafting, editing, and tracking outcomes
- Create and maintain BD collateral such as capability statements and case studies
- Provide strategic input and business intelligence to support practice growth
- Collaborate with global CD teams across the Middle East, Singapore, and Brussels
- Coordinate events, manage budgets, and support client targeting initiatives
- Support directory submissions, awards, and branding efforts
- Facilitate partner integration and business development coaching
About You: You have strong experience in business development and proposal management, ideally within a legal or professional services environment. If you are available immediately and interested in this role, please apply now! 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. Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.