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BD Advisor (12 month contract)

Linklaters
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Description

Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Your role will be to support the delivery of the firm's Clients & Sectors strategy, working closely with the Head of Sector Cluster, other Business Development colleagues and Sector Leaders to drive a focused and forward-looking Energy & Utilities sector strategy. This strategy is aligned with firm-wide priorities and aims to grow profitable revenue through facilitating cross-selling and proactive client engagement informed by sector trends and opportunities. You will collaborate with adjacent sectors, including Infrastructure and Private Capital, to identify cross-sector opportunities and deliver coordinated client strategies.

Key responsibilities include supporting the execution of a clear Energy & Utilities sector strategy focused on Enterprise/Sector Priority clients, assisting with sector-specific BD and client-targeting initiatives, and working with Business Development & Marketing teams to deliver compelling go-to-market campaigns aligned with BD priorities. You will support CRM capabilities within the sector, contribute to resourcing decisions, and help develop and update key sector BD materials such as award submissions, core messaging, credentials, and pitching documents.

Additionally, you will support the use of data-led insights for opportunity spotting, pipeline management, and client targeting, monitor market trends to shape sector initiatives, and assist in utilising MarTech and data infrastructure to track the effectiveness of sector strategies. Collaboration with Pitching & Product BD teams to create compelling proposals and building trusted relationships with Sector Leaders, Relationship Partners, and client teams to support cross-selling and go-to-market objectives will be essential. You will also facilitate regular sector communication and best practice sharing, ensuring strong connectivity with Infrastructure, Private Capital, and other sector teams for a coordinated client approach.

This role requires working in a complex, multi-matrix environment and delivering results through collaboration and strategic insight.

Requirements

Experience
Experience in a Business Development or marketing role within legal or wider B2B services is essential. Knowledge of clients, trends, and challenges in the Energy & Utilities sector, including traditional energy, power, utilities, renewables, and infrastructure, is beneficial. Proven track record of executing BD and cross-selling initiatives, preferably with knowledge of legal services. Experience with CRM strategies and data analysis to inform decisions is required. Understanding of multi-matrix organisational structures and how they interface is highly desirable.

About you
You are comfortable managing complexity and multiple moving parts, with strong commercial awareness and an interest in market developments, industry trends, and identifying growth opportunities. You have a track record of successful collaboration with senior partners and relationship managers, demonstrating an innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mindset. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated to contribute to a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not stated; however, relevant experience and a strong understanding of sector-specific BD strategies and tools are expected.

Expiry date: 11/11/2026
BD Advisor (12 month contract)
Company:
Linklaters
Job Type:
Contract
Location:
London