Senior Business Development Manager (Mining)

Senior Business Development Manager (Mining)

Location: London

Salary: Market Rate

Salary band: Dependant upon experience

Contract type: Permanent

Date posted: 7th October 2025

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading international law firm who are recruiting for a Senior Business Development Manager to join their London office. You will play a key role in executing the firm’s Clients & Sectors strategy by partnering with Sector Leaders to drive a focused, forward-looking Mining sector strategy that aligns with firm-wide priorities, promotes cross-selling, and fosters proactive client engagement informed by market trends and opportunities.

The Responsibilities:

Develop and execute the Mining sector strategy in alignment with firm-wide priorities to drive profitable growth.

Review and manage the sector’s client portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, market trends, and growth opportunities.

Set and track performance metrics and BD targets to measure the effectiveness of sector initiatives and campaigns.

Lead business development and client-targeting activities, collaborating with BDM teams to deliver impactful and market aligned go-to-market campaigns.

Support pitching and client engagement efforts, providing strategic input, market insights, and data-led analysis to strengthen proposals and relationships.

Monitor market trends and facilitate cross-sector collaboration, enabling horizon scanning, cross-selling, and knowledge sharing across the firm.

The Candidate:

Proven experience in business development, ideally in a legal or professional services environment.

Strong industry experience (Mining preferred).

Proven track record in designing and executing sector-focused BD strategies that drive revenue growth and cross-selling.

Analytical and strategic thinker, adept at using data insights and managing complexity within a matrix structure.