BD Senior Advisor, LAI

Linklaters LLP

$130K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in business development within legal services, particularly in Litigation, Arbitration, and Investigations (LAI).
  • Proven ability to align BD strategies with organizational objectives.
  • Demonstrated success in identifying growth opportunities within professional services.
  • Collaborative experience working across global teams and enhancing office interconnectivity.
  • Proficiency in utilizing global resources and tools for effective BD execution.
  • Experience in providing strategic input for pitches and submissions.
  • Ability to build strong relationships for cross-selling opportunities within sector teams.
  • Strong analytical skills, particularly in leveraging data insights for BD.
  • Proficient in gathering market intelligence and tracking industry trends.
  • Relevant degree in marketing, business, or related field, with a preference for advanced qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Drive growth in the LAI practice through business development planning and execution.
  • Coordinate integration efforts for lateral partners in collaboration with the BD Senior Manager.
  • Align local LAI and client-targeting strategies with global BD objectives.
  • Foster a robust network across global BD teams to enhance interconnectivity.
  • Ensure compliance with global processes and optimize the use of available resources.
  • Contribute high-quality insights for pitches and marketing materials related to LAI.
  • Manage input for legal directory and awards submissions to enhance firm recognition.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with Client & Sector BD teams to propel growth.
  • Leverage data-driven insights for opportunity identification in the LAI practice.
  • Analyze market trends and client feedback to shape BD strategies.

Benefits

  • Access to global resources and marketing tools to enhance career development.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with international teams.
  • Focus on strategic growth initiatives in a leading legal practice area.
Full Job Description
Key responsibilities
  • Drive growth across the LAI practice by supporting BD plan development and implementation.
  • Coordinate lateral partner BD integration efforts, working closely with the BD Senior Manager.
  • Help to ensure local LAI and client targeting strategies align with global BD growth objectives and broader Firm strategy.
  • Develop a strong network across global BD teams and the Business Development & Marketing (BDM) function to keep the local office connected to the global network and strategy, driving interconnectivity across these teams.
  • Ensure alignment with global processes and maximize the use of global resources and tools, including shared services.
  • Provide timely, high-quality input into win strategies and market-leading pitch and panel submissions for LAI matters.
  • Manage and coordinate input to legal directory and awards submissions.
  • Manage the maintenance and enhancement of marketing collateral and pitch materials.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with Client & Sector BD teams to drive growth across priority sectors and market opportunities. Support the creation of compelling, LAI-led go-to-market campaigns to engage target clients.
  • Drive and leverage data-led insights for horizon scanning, opportunity spotting, and pipeline management for the LAI practice.
  • Analyze market information, client feedback, and external trends to inform LAI BD strategies.
  • Leverage technology, tools and data infrastructure to ensure proactive, targeted, and fit-for-purpose LAI-oriented insights.


Qualifications & experience
  • Experience in business development within legal services, preferably in Litigation, Arbitration, and Investigations (LAI) or similar practice areas.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement BD strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Track record of identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities in professional services.
  • Experience working across global teams and driving interconnectivity between offices.
  • Knowledge of utilizing global resources and tools to enhance BD effectiveness.
  • Experience providing strategic input for pitches and panel submissions.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with sector teams to drive cross-selling opportunities.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data insights for BD activities.
  • Experience gathering market intelligence and monitoring industry trends.
  • Proficiency in using technology and data tools to generate actionable BD insights.
  • A degree in marketing, business, or a related field, with a preference for advanced leadership or marketing qualifications.


The base salary range offered for this role will be between $130,000 and $150,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the firm. The total compensation package for this position may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits.

Technical Skills:
Business Development, Business Partner Support, Client Presentation Strategy, Communication, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System, Domain Expertise, Insight Generation, New Business Development, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Business Planning

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

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