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Purpose of the Role
Your role will be to support the development and execution of business development (BD) strategies that drive growth in the M&A space in alignment with firm and client and sectors strategy. With strong product insights, you will identify opportunities, drive cross-selling, and execute client-centric BD activities. You will use data-led intelligence to inform BD strategy, strengthen client relationships, and influence senior stakeholders to drive profitable revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of BD plans that drive growth across the M&A space.
- Help to ensure that local product and client targeting strategy is aligned with global M&A growth objectives, and broader firm strategy.
- Develop a strong network across global BD teams, and the Business Development & Marketing (BDM) function more broadly, to ensure the local office remains fully connected to the global network and strategy.
- Ensure alignment with global processes and leverage, to the maximum extent, global resources and tools, including the firm''s shared services.
Product Focused Business Development
- Help develop and execute focused product, sector and client growth plans and facilitate cross-selling opportunities with the wider global product teams.
- Provide timely and high-quality input into win strategies and market-leading pitch and panel submissions, working closely with Pitching teams.
- Work closely with Sector & Client BD teams to drive M&A growth in relation to priority sectors and market opportunities.
- Work closely with Marketing teams to create compelling product-led go-to-market campaigns to engage target clients.
- Drive analysis of relevant products, markets, and clients to inform and support further growth.
- Support the office to engage in European/global initiatives such as the client insights (feedback) programme to strengthen client relationships and deliver against the firm''s strategy.
Market Intelligence & Opportunity Development
- Leverage data-led insights to support horizon scanning, opportunity spotting, information sharing, and pipeline management of M&A, both locally and globally.
- Gather and analyse market information and monitor external trends to inform BD strategies.
- Monitor Sector / Product trackers to generate cross-selling opportunities.
- Fully leverage the capabilities offered by MarTech and data infrastructure to ensure insights are proactive and targeted.
Your Experience
- Minimum of 7 years experience, preferably in professional services, with a proven track record in BD and marketing or related roles.
- Deep knowledge of the M&A space.
- Experience influencing senior management and obtaining buy-in.
- Ability to create compelling client documents under tight deadlines.
- Strong data-driven opportunity spotting skills to drive revenue growth.
- Client-centric mindset focused on relationship growth.
- Comfort with data, analytics, and presenting data-driven narratives to senior stakeholders.
The Team
You will be a key part of the globally diverse BDM team, dedicated to revenue growth and client relationship management. The team values collaboration and a collegiate atmosphere, supporting your professional development within a supportive environment.
About Linklaters
Linklaters is a global law firm with 30 offices in 20 countries. Recognized for diversity and inclusion, the firm fosters an environment of outperformance, innovation, and respect for differences. We offer flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially women who may hesitate to apply if they do not meet every requirement.
What Sets Us Apart
- Global work experience and strategic project involvement.
- Commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
- Focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Open culture that values employee voices.
- Customized career development paths.
- Flexible working solutions.
- People-first approach emphasizing trust and respect.
- Support for health and wellbeing, including mental health resources.
Technical Skills & Additional Info
This role may include additional tasks as required. Seniority level: Mid-Senior. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Business Development and Sales. Industry: Legal Services.
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