Business Development Manager (18-month FTC) EMEA Capital Markets Structured Credit sub-section[...]

White & Case LLP; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to develop and implement marketing strategies for their Capital Markets division in London. The role involves overseeing pitches, managing communications, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates should have a degree, substantial business development experience, and strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with business development experience.
• Proactive, resilient, and highly organized.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the marketing strategy for the SC&D sub-section.
• Prepare client pitches and collaboration with partners.
• Manage communications and press releases.

Skills

Project management

Strong written and oral communication skills

CRM applications

Systems and database management

Business development experience

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager (18-month FTC) EMEA Capital Markets Structured Credit sub‑section in EMEA

Are you ready to make your mark as part of our Business Development team? Then you’ll come to the right place. At White & Case, we’ll support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our global team from day one.

The role focuses on developing and implementing the sub‑section's marketing and business development strategies. This includes leading the preparation of client pitches and capability statements in collaboration with partners, liaising with business development professionals across Industries and Sections to identify opportunities in EMEA Structured Credit and Derivatives (SC&D) sub‑section, and managing practice materials, events, and thought leadership. Additionally, the position oversees communications, press releases, directory submissions, and awards.

Working within the EMEA Capital Markets Business Development team, this role will support the EMEA Structured Credit and Derivatives partners within the broader Capital Markets practice, assisting with a range of marketing activities including pitches.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with partners to help develop and implement the sub‑section’s marketing strategy and related business development initiatives
• Enhancing visibility of the firm’s SC&D expertise, collaborating with partners and associates
• Partnering with Marketing Communications to deliver thought leadership, strengthening the firm’s reputation and client engagement
• Managing directory submissions (Legal 500 and Chambers), awards nominations and league table entries, including preparing the initial drafts for review by the partners
• Managing and driving the preparation of pitches, capability statements and other client presentation materials, working in collaboration with partners
• Liaising with business development professionals in other Sections and Industry Groups to identify opportunities for EMEA SC&D practices
• Helping to organise conferences, events and thought leadership campaigns
• Managing the process for press releases, brochures and other communications (external and internal)
• Managing CRM and other marketing technology tools

Qualifications and Skills

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a record of business development experience in a professional services firm or financial institution, preferably with related business development expertise.
• Responsive, proactive, resilient, and highly organised, demonstrating a positive attitude and effectiveness with peers and professionals at all levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven track record of project management, including delivery of pitches.
• Sound knowledge of relevant practice areas.
• Proficient in systems and database management, including experience with systems, CRM applications, AI tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

What We Offer

When you join us, you’ll be working directly with partners, business leaders, and many other inspiring colleagues across our global network of offices. We live by our values—to be pioneering, united and human—and we believe that you’ll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and development opportunities that will help you achieve your potential. We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a Business Development professional, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.

About White & Case

We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on‑the‑ground experience, our cross‑border integration, and our depth of local, US and English‑qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.

Location and Reporting

This role is based in London, and reports to the EMEA Structured Credit and Derivatives Partners and the Associate Director, Business Development – EMEA Capital Markets.

Our standard office hours are 09:30‑18:00, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Law Practice