Business Development Manager - Disputes

You will sit within our Business Development & Marketing Directorate providing support to the Disputes Group. You will report directly to the Head of Group BD working with them to promote best practice advice and tactics across the Group, fostering a consultative, client focused approach to business development and marketing activities.

What You'll Do:

• You will establish a close and effective relationship with the Disputes Group Head and wider Disputes Leadership Team to develop and deliver the AG Disputes Group 2030 strategy, focused on driving profitable growth and identifying new client work opportunities. You will work closely with partners and fee earners across all AG offices on proactive client development, making sure that we bring all of AG to our client relationships. You will support partners with client presentations, meeting preparation and the creation of credentials and capability statements. You will lead on the creation of bespoke bids, pitches and capability statements for Disputes teams. You will proactively and efficiently manage the Disputes BD budget, working closely with the Disputes Commercial Finance Manager to ensure BD spend is managed in the right way and ROI is tracked. You will establish close working relationships with the wider BD & Marketing colleagues to collaborate on BD and work winning opportunities. You will act as the key point of contact and subject matter expert for Disputes within the wider BD & Marketing team.

Who We're Looking For:

• You have a proven track record of BD in an international law firm or professional services organisation. You are confident and persuasive with the ability to adapt your communication style and interact professionally with senior leadership, colleagues as well as externally. You have excellent written and oral communication skills, rigorous attention to detail and you possess a strong ability to build credibility and trust with partners. You have excellent project management skills to manage multiple responsibilities amid competing priorities, tight deadlines and changing business demands and opportunities. You have the ability to lead a team and delegate to the most relevant individuals as well as experience working with specialist teams e.g. Communications and Marketing.

Why Choose Us?
Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.