Head of Business Development

Taylor Wessing

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Taylor WessingTaylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition.With 1200+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 28 offices and 17 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Business Development team, with the addition of a Head of Business Development.Meet the teamYou'll lead a high-performing, market-facing Business Development team embedded within our BD, Marketing and Communications function. The team is deeply connected to our sector and practice groups, working in close partnership with our lawyers and leadership to deliver strategic growth initiatives. You'll report to the BD, Marketing and Communications Director and collaborate with sector heads, BD leads, and international colleagues to ensure alignment across our global footprint.This is a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your leadership will shape how we engage with clients, win new business, and grow our market share.The opportunity for youThis is a rare opportunity to join Taylor Wessing as Head of Business Development, a pivotal leadership role driving our growth strategy across the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East. You'll be at the forefront of shaping and executing our BD vision, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver targeted, high-impact programmes that support our ambition to be the most client-centric global law firm.If you're a commercially minded leader with a passion for innovation, client engagement, and team development, this role offers the platform to make a lasting impact at a firm that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.Key responsibilitiesReporting to , BD, Marketing and Communications Director, you will:
  • Lead the development and execution of the firm's BD strategy across the UK, Ireland, and Middle East.
  • Manage and inspire a high-performing BD team, ensuring strong client engagement and market insight.
  • Drive sector-focused growth programmes and lead our C-suite and GC targeting initiatives.
  • Oversee major pursuits and whitespace opportunities, working closely with the bids team.
  • Use data and client insights to identify and act on revenue opportunities.
  • Enhance the efficiency, quality, and consistency of BD operations across the firm.
Knowledge, skills and experienceWe're looking for a senior BD leader who brings:
  • A strong commercial mindset and strategic vision.
  • Proven success in leading BD functions within legal, professional, or financial services.
  • Experience designing and delivering growth strategies that drive measurable results.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strong communication, influencing, and analytical capabilities.
  • A collaborative, proactive approach with high emotional intelligence and resilience.
BenefitsHere are a select few benefits that Taylor Wessing offer;
  • Hybrid working (Offering the opportunity to work remotely, while maintaining a social boundary by working from our award-winning offices for 3 days a week)
  • Holiday (Our basic annual holiday entitlement starts at 25 days, with a further discretionary day of paid leave in December. You may also purchase up to five extra days each year (pro rata).
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave (After one-year service, you are entitled to up to 26 weeks leave full pay if you or your partner give birth or adopt a child).
Along with these there are many more benefits we offer, with the addition of a comprehensive flexible benefits package available.Our cultureNurturing a diverse, inclusive culture allows all of our talent to flourish, sparks creativity and powers innovation. We continue to build a team that exemplifies inclusivity and reflects the firm's core values: creative, excellence, integrity, responsible, respect and team. We value and celebrate the differences in who we are, what we have experienced and how we think, so all candidates will be treated fairly regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, marital status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.The way we workAt Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us. We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.

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