Location: Guildford (Hybrid – 2 days in office)

Level: Open to Executive or Senior Executive, depending on experience

On behalf of our client — a highly respected UK law firm with a collaborative, client-focused culture — we're recruiting for a (Senior) BD & Client Services Executive to join their growing Business Development & Marketing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across multiple practice groups, shaping BD initiatives and supporting the delivery of strategic client programmes. The successful candidate will play an integral role in helping embed a client-first culture, while providing hands-on support with key projects and BD activity.

Whether you're an experienced Executive ready for a step up, or already operating at Senior Executive level, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape client development strategy and contribute to firm-wide growth.

Please note: Candidates must be within a commutable distance to Guildford, with at least two days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with BD & Client Services Managers and partners to deliver strategic BD plans
• Support the development of pitches, tenders, and proposals across a variety of legal services
• Coordinate client segmentation and key client development frameworks
• Run structured feedback and client listening programmes to inform strategic actions
• Support CRM usage and reporting (InTapp DealCloud)
• Develop tailored sales collateral and cross-practice campaign materials
• Assist with legal directory submissions, client events, and horizon scanning
• Act as a champion for client-first thinking across all BD and marketing activity

Why this role stands out:

• High visibility across practice group leadership
• Opportunity to shape BD strategy and influence firm-wide client initiatives
• Strong support from an experienced and collaborative team
• Hybrid working and long-term progression within a future-focused firm
• Flexible on level — ideal for someone stepping up or operating at senior executive level

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in business development within a law firm or professional services
• Hands-on experience supporting complex pitches and proposals
• Confident juggling priorities across multiple practice groups
• Strong writing, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially minded, proactive, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working with senior leaders in a fast-paced environment

If you’re looking to work across diverse practice areas and take real ownership of BD strategy and pitch delivery in a collaborative, award-winning law firm — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.