Business Development Manager (Disputes & Risk)

Overview

In this role you drive integrated BD and marketing activity to support growth for Osborne Clarke’s Disputes & Risk practice. You’ll work with partners and lawyers across the firm to shape campaigns, content, events and referrals, aligning with the 2030 strategy and sector-focused growth. You’ll manage budgets, measure ROI, and influence decisions that strengthen client relationships. This is a high-visibility role in a dynamic, collaborative team that values innovative approach and cross-functional impact.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous benefits
• health and wellbeing initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead growth initiatives aligned with the D&R service line marketing plans
• Collaborate with sectors and other service lines to identify client opportunities
• Develop referral relationships with external organisations
• Deliver targeted events within budget and evaluate ROI
• Draft and execute communications plans and maintain contact lists
• Produce external content (brochures, emails, videos) with fee earners and Brand/Comms
• Repurpose marketing content for social, podcasts, videos and website with Digital Channels
• Create go-to-market documents (team sheets, credentials)
• Advise on Legal Directories
• SuperviseAssistants on selected projects

Key requirements

• Significant BD/marketing experience in legal, professional services, B2B or similar environment
• Experience working with a Disputes or related practice group
• Client-focused mindset with emphasis on client experience and value
• Highly organized with attention to detail and strong numeracy
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and assess effectiveness
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence with new ideas
• Data-informed decision making and recommendations
• Confident briefing of partners and lawyers on sales/marketing initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate technical topics into client-focused messages
• Self-assessment of projects and willingness to adjust approaches for efficiency
• Excellent IT skills, with experience in InterAction or similar CRM

• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Influence and collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Client focus
• InterAction CRM or similar

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