Business Development Manager

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

V6WYVWR8

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market-Related

SUMMARY:
The Mid-Senior Business Development Manager will be instrumental in expanding our presence across the UK market.

POSITION INFO:

Business Development Manager

Drive growth in the UK legal sector with a forward-thinking firm

Remote (South Africa) | R30,000 – R38,000 equivalent | Legal Services | Mid-Senior Level

About Us
Our client are a UK-focused legal services provider supporting individuals and businesses with clear, practical solutions. With expertise across multiple areas of law, we combine professional knowledge with a modern, people-first approach. Our mission is to deliver trusted advice while building lasting client relationships.

The Role: Business Development Manager
The Mid-Senior Business Development Manager will be instrumental in expanding our presence across the UK market. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, securing new business, and nurturing long-term relationships with senior-level clients in the legal sector. Working remotely from South Africa, you will develop strategies, lead campaigns, and manage the full business development cycle to drive growth.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement business development strategies to grow our UK presence
Generate leads through LinkedIn campaigns, email marketing, outbound calls, and networking initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with law firms, in-house legal teams, and decision-makers
Research market trends, competitor activity, and client needs to shape strategy
Collaborate with leadership on targeted campaigns aligned with growth objectives
Manage the full business development cycle from prospecting to closing agreements
Represent the company with professionalism, ensuring trust and credibility in every interaction

About You

Proven track record in business development, ideally within the legal sector
Experience working with the UK market (essential for success in this role)
Strong network of contacts across UK law firms and in-house legal teams
Skilled in LinkedIn campaigns, digital outreach, and email marketing tools
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
Confident in outbound calling to secure discovery calls and client meetings
Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently
Strong organisational and time-management skills

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