Business Development Manager

Minster Law

. Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to win new serious injury sources of work .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWakefield • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £52,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive business development expertise within legal services, with a proven track record of building high-quality partnerships and achieving revenue growth. Possesses strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the serious injury ecosystem in the UK.

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Business Development ExperienceNetwork of Contacts in Serious InjuryRevenue Growth AchievementStrong Negotiation SkillsFull UK Driving Licence

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentRevenue GrowthNegotiationMarket AnalysisStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Genuine Care and CompassionConfidence to Work Independently

Industry Keywords

Legal ServicesSerious InjuryPersonal InjuryPartnership ManagementIndustry Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to win new serious injury sources of work
Generate and convert case recommendation agreements and strategic collaborations
Build and manage a portfolio of long-term, high-quality partnerships
Monitor the personal injury and serious injury market and identify opportunities
Represent Minster Law at industry events
Act as a credible, trusted voice across the sector

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years' business development experience within legal services
Existing network of contacts within the serious injury ecosystem across the UK
Genuine care and compassion for people facing life-changing injuries
Clear understanding of the importance of supporting people facing life-changing injuries
Track record of winning new relationships and hitting revenue growth targets
Strong commercial instincts
Strong negotiation skills
Confidence to work independently
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel regularly, including to the Wakefield office and other sites across Yorkshire & Humber

Benefits

Comp & perks

35-hour working week, no weekends
25 days annual leave
Opportunity to take 12 “time for me” days per year
Option to purchase 5 additional days annual leave
Business and colleague performance-related bonus
Pension with matched contribution
Health cash plan
Agile working
Life assurance
Income protection
Personal development opportunities
Opportunities for progression within the partnerships function and into the senior leadership team