Location
London (Hybrid working model available)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Linklaters is a global law firm operating in 20 countries through 30 offices. We pride ourselves on being a people business, where exceptional talent thrives in a collaborative, innovative, agile, and inclusive environment. We are seeking a BDM AI Enablement Senior Manager to lead the strategic development, governance, and adoption of artificial intelligence across our Business Development and Marketing (BDM) function. This highly visible role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to embed AI capabilities into daily operations and establish sustainable long-term adoption.

Reporting to the Director of BDM Operational Excellence and Planning, you will work closely with stakeholders across BDM, Technology, and Data to drive practical AI solutions that enhance productivity, streamline processes, and deliver measurable business value. You will lead the development and delivery of the AI Enablement strategy, act as the business owner for BDM AI initiatives, and establish governance frameworks, service catalogues, and best practice guidance. Additionally, you will drive engagement through change management, communications, and role-based training programmes, while monitoring adoption and performance metrics to demonstrate impact.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI-enabled business development and marketing within a globally connected and collaborative team.

Experience
Significant experience delivering business transformation, technology adoption, and operational improvement initiatives within professional services or complex B2B environments. Proven track record leading enterprise technology adoption and driving measurable improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience.

About you
Strong understanding of generative AI technologies and their practical application, with the ability to translate emerging capabilities into meaningful business outcomes. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to build credibility and collaborate effectively with senior leaders, technical teams, and business users. Strong communication, facilitation, and training capabilities, experienced in developing programmes that drive engagement, behavioural change, and sustainable adoption. Commercially minded, highly organised, delivery-focused, and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution while maintaining focus on business value and results.

Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Legora, enterprise AI platforms, prompt engineering, knowledge management, or AI-enabled workflow solutions is advantageous but not essential.