Senior Business Development Manager (Disputes & Investigations)

Kingsley Napley is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to lead business development and marketing activity for our Dispute Resolution, Criminal Litigation, Regulatory and Public Law practices. This is a senior, high profile role supporting market leading teams.

You’ll act as a trusted adviser to partners and firm leadership, shaping strategy, driving growth initiatives and leading a talented BD & Marketing team in a fast paced, often time critical environment.

What you’ll do

• Lead and deliver integrated BD & marketing strategies aligned to firmwide priorities
• Advise partners on commercial planning, go to market strategy and opportunities
• Line manage and develop three BDM Managers
• Oversee major pitches, panels, credentials, directories, and awards submissions
• Provide senior input into campaigns working closely with the central marketing team
• Use market insight, data and client feedback to influence strategy and decision making

What we’re looking for

• Significant BD & marketing experience within legal preferred
• Proven leadership and line management experience
• Confidence operating at senior partner level as both strategist and delivery lead
• Strong commercial, project management and communication skills
• Calm, resilient and credible in high pressure situations

Why join us?

Kingsley Napley is known for its collaborative culture, high quality work and commitment to inclusion. You’ll work closely with some of the UK’s leading disputes and investigations lawyers, with real scope to shape strategy and make an impact.

Kingsley Napley is on the brink of exciting change. We’re a diverse, ambitious firm with big plans – and we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and ideas. With major projects and tech upgrades ahead, this is your chance to make a real impact and help steer the firm’s growth journey.

Our Benefits:

• Pension
• Life assurance, permanent health insurance, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Annual salary review, promotion opportunities and discretionary performance award
• 24/7 available Employee Assistance & Therapy programme
• 6 free 1-1 therapy sessions through Self Space
• Cycle to work scheme and in-office bike storage, season ticket loan
• Health screenings
• Holiday buy/sell/bank
• Retail & technology vouchers
• GymFlex: discounted gym rates, wellness subsidy, gym loan
• Holiday accrual with length of service
• Time off for good causes