Senior M&BD Manager - Sectors (Legal)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid working with up to 40% of time from home and 60% in the office

Company

hirify.global is a global law firm with a Marketing and Business Development team supporting practices, regions, clients, and sectors.

What you will do

• Develop and execute sector business development strategies, launch client initiatives, and drive sustainable cross-sector growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the sectors Marketing and Business Development team.
• Drive integrated campaigns, thought leadership, strategic events, and market-facing initiatives.
• Support strategic client engagements, identify growth opportunities, and develop tailored client strategies.
• Guide partners and the Business Development team on high-impact pitches and RFPs.
• Use client, pipeline, financial, market, and competitor intelligence to prioritize opportunities and demonstrate return on investment.

Requirements

• Approximately 9–10+ years of relevant experience, ideally in the legal or professional services industry.
• At least 18–24 months of management experience and demonstrated people management capability.
• Strong strategic and commercial awareness, with experience in integrated marketing and business development.
• Experience with campaigns, events, thought leadership, client targeting, and digital engagement.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, diplomacy, organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage simultaneous projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.

Culture & Benefits

• Global, collaborative working environment across practices, regions, clients, and sectors.
• Flexible and agile working patterns are supported.
• Working hours are 35 hours per week, generally from 9:30am to 5:30pm, with additional hours potentially required.
• Opportunities to contribute to high-profile initiatives, broaden influence, and develop commercial expertise.
• All employees participate in the Responsible Business program.