BD Manager - Funds - US Law Firm - Norfolk Capsey : Job Details

Business Development Manager - Private Funds Focus

Overview:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join a leading US law firm. This role is a pivotal position within the London Business Development team, with a primary focus on supporting the Private Funds group, while also providing oversight to Disputes & Investigations and Tax.

This is an ideal opportunity for a BD professional with experience in private capital or related legal practice areas who is ready to take ownership of strategic initiatives and collaborate closely with Partners and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the preparation of compelling credentials, proposals, and RFPs, adding strategic input and managing the full pitch process
• Produce submissions for legal directories and awards, and assess profile-raising opportunities
• Manage deal reporting throughout the year, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Conduct market, client, and competitor research in collaboration with the research team to support BD strategy
• Create and maintain impactful marketing materials including brochures, credentials, and market insights
• Draft and coordinate content for PR initiatives, including LinkedIn articles and industry publications
• Collaborate with Partners to develop and refine business plans
• Liaise with international BD colleagues to ensure global coordination on cross-border opportunities
• Maintain core BD infrastructure (lawyer bios, web profiles, contact lists, etc.)
• Track relevant industry events and identify speaking and sponsorship opportunities
• Work with events and client relationship teams to ensure high-value client engagement
• Monitor and report on ROI of BD initiatives and recommend improvements

About You:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) with substantial experience in a BD/marketing role within professional services - legal sector experience highly desirable
• Proven experience supporting a Private Funds or private capital practice area
• Strong project management skills and experience working with cross-functional teams
• Line management experience is a plus
• Exceptional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Confident and adaptable, with a proactive and collaborative approach

Why Apply?This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a leading law firm’s BD function, supporting a dynamic and fast-growing Private Funds team. The role offers exposure to senior leadership, high-quality client work, and the chance to make a real impact in a collaborative and internationally connected environment.

At Norfolk Capsey, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate.

ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY

Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we've been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates.

Contact us directly:

Colette Norfolk (Managing Director) or Victoria Capsey (Managing Director)