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Career Legal

Business Development Executive

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Freelance

23-02-2026

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Leadership Research Marketing business development

Job Specifications

Business Development Executive - 12 Month FTC - Immediate Start

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Business Development Executive to join one of the UK’s prestigious Magic Circle law firms on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role sits within a high-performing BD & Marketing team, supporting the firms Technology practice groups on strategic client development, pitch execution, and profile-raising initiatives.

Supporting the delivery of strategic business development plans
Managing and coordinating high-value pitch and tender submissions
Conducting market and client research to identify growth opportunities
Collaborating with partners and senior stakeholders across the firm
Assisting with client events, campaigns, and thought leadership initiatives
Tracking pipeline activity and reporting on BD performance metrics

This firm have an outstanding culture and reputation in the legal market. This role will directly support Partners on their business development plans whilst allowing you to learn from a number of BD and Senior BD Managers.

They are open to meeting candidates from a legal or professional services background - running a short interview process.

About the Company

Career Legal is a multi-disciplined recruitment firm offering clients and candidates an unrivaled service across all areas of the modern-day law firm. Founded in 1991, we pride ourselves on our all-around service and hold fast to our original principle - working in partnership with our candidates and our clients, getting to know them, and understanding the ambition and personalities of them both so we can, with confidence, marry the two together. Whether that be for a one day temporary booking or a permanent position it is... Know more