via reed · 25 May 2026 ·12 days ago

Business Development (BD) Manager, M&A - 9 Month FTC

Ambition Europe Limited
London Full-time
4,950 more jobs in London.
Upload your CV and see which ones actually match you.
Upload CV

Business Development Manager

A leading global law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across its M&A practice. The role focuses on shaping and executing BD strategies, identifying opportunities through strong product insight and data-led intelligence, and enabling cross-selling across global teams. This is 9 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement BD plans to grow the M&A practice.

  • Align M&A and client targeting strategies with global BD priorities.

  • Build strong connections across global BD and sector teams to enhance collaboration.

  • Oversee M&A-focused client growth plans and cross-selling initiatives.

  • Provide strategic input into pitches and panel submissions.

  • Use data-led insights for opportunity spotting, horizon scanning, and pipeline management.

  • Monitor market trends, gather client feedback, and generate actionable intelligence.

  • Maximise use of global processes, tools, and shared service resources.

Experience & Skills
  • BD experience within legal services, ideally Corporate/M&A.

  • Proven ability to design and deliver BD strategies.

  • Strong analytical and data-driven approach to opportunity development.

  • Experience working across global teams.

  • Skilled in leveraging BD technology and tools.

  • Confident relationship-builder with sector teams to enable cross-selling.

  • Degree in marketing, business, or related field (advanced qualifications desirable).

What They Offer A collaborative, inclusive, and globally connected BD function with a strong focus on career development, wellbeing, agile working, and long-term growth. The environment is supportive, diverse, and designed to empower high performance and innovation.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

The market for this type of role

Similar openings
4,950
Management roles in London
Full-time
80%
of Management roles in the UK
Remote possible
8%
of Management roles
Ambition Europe Limited

114 open positions · B25PP, BL64SD, Birmingham, Bristol, Bury St. Edmunds +29

📊 Management · the UK
15,975
active jobs
11.2%
Remote
Ø 2d
avg. online
Top skills in demand
ExcelERPISOBudgetKPICRMB2BLeanAgileSAP

Frequently asked questions

How many Management jobs are available in London?
Currently 4,950 Management roles in London on AlmostHired, across 1,650 different companies. Our data is updated daily.
Do Management roles offer remote work?
8% of Management roles in the UK allow remote work, either partial or full. To filter specifically for remote positions, use AlmostHired.
How do I know if I match this role?
Upload your CV — our AI compares your profile to the job requirements and gives you a precise match score, with matching and missing skills.