Head of Business Development - Europe
Head of Business Development – Europe
Location: London
Salary: DOE
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 19/09/2025
Blue Legal has partnered with a leading international law firm who are looking to appoint a Head of Business Development for Europe. This is a key senior role within their global Marketing & Business Development team, based in London. The firm is seeking a seasoned BD professional with a strong strategic mindset and a passion for relationship-building across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Marketing Officer and play a pivotal role in driving commercial growth across their European offices.
The Responsibilities:
Drive growth of key client relationships through targeted initiatives, client feedback, and cross-practice collaboration.
Lead major client pitches, proposals, panel submissions, and legal directory entries with a focus on quality and positioning.
Champion best practices in CRM usage and leverage data to inform targeting and client development.
Collaborate with the marketing team on brand visibility and tailored campaigns for the European market.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of business development initiatives, providing regular reporting and analysis to the CMO and senior leadership.
Undertake competitor insights that inform strategy, strengthen client engagement, and support decision-making.
Manage and mentor the European BD team.
The Candidate:
Strong knowledge of the UK and European legal markets.
Experienced leader with success managing cross-border teams.
Demonstrated success in developing and delivering BD strategies that drive revenue growth.
Strong leadership experience, including managing multi-jurisdictional teams.
Degree qualified, legal market experience is required.
Please e-mail your CV and covering letter in the strictest confidence to [email protected]
Once you have sent your CV, feel free to telephone me on 0207 118 3003.
Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.
Blue Legal offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work.
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