Senior Business Development Specialist

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.

We are seeking a highly-talented, dynamic and proactive Senior BD Specialist to join our London-based team. The successful candidate will work closely with BD Managers and lawyers across a range of practice groups.

The Senior BD Specialist will play a central role in driving forward strategic business development initiatives, deepening client relationships and enhancing the firm’s profile.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and confident BD professional to contribute at a high level and further develop their career in a high-performing and collaborative environment.

• Prepare tailored pitches, responses to RFPs, and other marketing materials for new business opportunities and client meetings
• Maintain and ensure the integrity of the Firm’s deals data base and other core information, (e.g., deal and experience lists, rankings/awards, practice area descriptions and lawyer biographies)
• Contribute to client targeting, including research, relationship mapping, opportunity tracking and client reporting
• Coordinate and help execute BD and marketing campaigns, including events, digital content, and thought leadership aligned with client needs and market trends
• Support key initiatives and cross-practice opportunities alongside BD Managers
• Work with BD Managers to draft key directory submissions (Chambers, Legal 500, etc.) for assigned practice areas, ensuring deadlines are met
• Help to coordinate client-facing events, presentations and event logistics
• Support the Firm’s PR and Communications team as required
• Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed
• Build strong relationships with lawyers and BD colleagues across offices
• Perform other duties as required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 4 – 5 years business development experience, ideally in a law firm, professional services or financial services environment
• Strong MS Outlook skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels
• Hardworking and dedicated and always carries out tasks with care and perseverance
• Must be resilient, remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Be client focused with a can-do approach

Salary and Benefits: Competitive

Hybrid: Monday-Thursday in office, ability to WFH on Fridays

Simpson Thacher is committed to ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential, irrespective of background, identity, or circumstance. We know that we are at our best when we bring together diverse experiences and perspectives. This is why we are focused on fostering a collegial environment which maximises collaboration, empowering every individual to thrive and succeed.