Business Development Manager, IP & Tech 12 month FTC

Are you a Business Development professional looking for an opportunity with a sector-driven, technology-focused law firm? Join CMS and play a key role in partnering with colleagues across the firm to achieve successful implementation of our BD activities. This is an initial 12-month FTC maternity cover role can be based in our London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Sheffield or Bristol offices.

About the role This is a unique opportunity to join a team of 4 BD professionals to lead and support an integrated group comprising of the main IP and Technology & Media lawyers working for many of the world's biggest brands on often market-defining mandates.

In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

• Support the Partners in their activities aimed at targeting potential clients and further developing existing relationships.
• Keep abreast of relevant developments, legislation, and regulations to build and broaden understanding of department's work, enabling knowledgeable conversations and BD recommendations.
• Construct engaging pitch documents and presentations to develop current and prospective client relationships.
• Use networking opportunities to build develop BD knowledge and profile; know what other organisations are doing, and promote the CMS strategy, brand and services.
• Co-ordinate and host internal and external events, seminars, webinars and socials.
• Support on the development and execution of effective marketing campaigns.
• Prepare compelling legal directory and award submissions in order to maintain and achieve higher rankings in the legal community.
• Business planning including contributing to the budgeting process within your area of responsibility and monitoring spend against budget.
• Maintain and work with BD systems and infrastructure, including standard pitch content, credentials database and client relationship management software.

About you We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

• Significant Business Development and/or Marketing experience gained within a law firm environment.
• Ability to develop deep knowledge of BD specialism and how your role supports the delivery of firm strategy.
• Strong written and numerical skills, with the ability to present complex information and concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• A proactive can-do approach with the ability to prioritise tasks based on relative importance and urgency.
• A mindset focussed on process improvement with the ability to identify areas where ways of working can be adapted/automated to improve effectiveness.

What's in it for you? We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

* Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)* Flexible, hybrid working policy* Generous bonus scheme* Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)* Holiday exchange scheme* Private medical insurance* Enhanced parental leave* Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal opportunities At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us. In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field.We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the TA team at who will be happy to support you.