Senior Business Development & Marketing Manager

Senior Business Development & Marketing Manager Senior Business Development Manager (6-9 Month Contract) Location: London or Washington, DC Schedule: Full‑time or 4 days per week A leading international disputes firm is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to provide high‑impact BD leadership during a 6-9 month period of strategic transformation. The role offers the chance to shape firmwide BD priorities, elevate external profile, and drive a more modern, AI‑enabled BD function-working closely with the BD Director and a global partnership. Key Responsibilities Act as a senior deputy to the BD Director, turning strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. Lead major BD initiatives, including campaigns, client programmes, and priority projects. Manage and develop a team of BD professionals, fostering a high‑performing, collaborative culture. Drive key client management, targeting, and partner BD planning. Oversee high‑value marketing activity: events, directories, pitches, credential development, and profile‑raising. Support improvements to BD systems, processes, and analytics. Profile Confident senior BD professional who can "hit the ground running" in a fast-paced legal environment. Strong track record in professional services BD, ideally with disputes or international arbitration exposure. Excellent communicator with proven stakeholder management skills. Experienced people manager with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach. Fluent in English; additional languages welcome. Ability to travel internationally when required. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a global, top‑tier environment-ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, pace, and strategic delivery.