Business Development Manager

About the position

Business Development Manager

Drive growth in the UK legal sector with a forward-thinking firm
Remote (South Africa) | R30,000 - R38,000 equivalent | Legal Services | Mid-Senior Level

About Us
Our client are a UK-focused legal services provider supporting individuals and businesses with clear, practical solutions. With expertise across multiple areas of law, we combine professional knowledge with a modern, people-first approach. Our mission is to deliver trusted advice while building lasting client relationships.

The Role: Business Development Manager
The Mid-Senior Business Development Manager will be instrumental in expanding our presence across the UK market. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, securing new business, and nurturing long-term relationships with senior-level clients in the legal sector. Working remotely from South Africa, you will develop strategies, lead campaigns, and manage the full business development cycle to drive growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to grow our UK presence
• Generate leads through LinkedIn campaigns, email marketing, outbound calls, and networking initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with law firms, in-house legal teams, and decision-makers
• Research market trends, competitor activity, and client needs to shape strategy
• Collaborate with leadership on targeted campaigns aligned with growth objectives
• Manage the full business development cycle from prospecting to closing agreements
• Represent the company with professionalism, ensuring trust and credibility in every interaction

About You

• Proven track record in business development, ideally within the legal sector
• Experience working with the UK market (essential for success in this role)
• Strong network of contacts across UK law firms and in-house legal teams
• Skilled in LinkedIn campaigns, digital outreach, and email marketing tools
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
• Confident in outbound calling to secure discovery calls and client meetings
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently
• Strong organisational and time-management skills

Desired Skills:

• Business Development
• Sales Support
• Sales Management
• Sales Development
• Account Management
• New Business Development

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree