Business Development Specialist - Private Investment Funds

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our high‑performing Private Investment Funds team in London. You will work closely with partners and senior stakeholders to drive client development, raise the practice’s profile, and support strategic growth across the private funds and private capital sector.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare pitches, proposals, RFPs, credentials and marketing materials.
• Support client targeting, business planning and opportunity tracking initiatives.
• Coordinate and deliver business development projects from inception to completion.
• Assist with seminars, conferences, webinars, sponsorships and other client‑facing events.
• Manage legal directory and awards submissions.
• Conduct market, client, competitor and industry research to identify opportunities and trends.
• Support the creation of thought leadership, client communications and marketing campaigns.
• Maintain CRM systems, experience databases and BD reporting tools.
• Collaborate with partners and cross‑functional teams to support strategic business objectives.

Required profile

• 4+ years of business development experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting Private Funds, Private Equity, Asset Management or Private Capital teams is highly desirable.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and research capabilities.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Word
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Experience with CRM platforms

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a market‑leading Private Investment Funds practice.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic business development initiatives.
• Collaborative, international and fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a prestigious professional services firm.