Head of Marketing & Business Development

About the role

This senior position leads a regional Marketing and Business Development team for a leading international law firm. The role works closely with partners and senior leadership to drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and enhance market positioning across the Americas.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser to partners on regional strategy, client development and market positioning.
• Champion and implement the firm’s global marketing and business development strategy in the Americas.
• Design and deliver regional initiatives aligned with firmwide growth objectives.
• Lead cross‑border business development and client engagement programmes.
• Drive strategic account management and cross‑selling in partnership with lawyers.
• Identify revenue sources using data‑driven insights and execute targeted growth programmes.
• Oversee regional business planning, budgeting and investment allocation.
• Develop, motivate and manage a high‑performing regional Marketing & Business Development team.
• Promote best‑practice processes, operational consistency and compliance with brand standards.
• Encourage use of CRM and digital platforms to improve decision‑making.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or Business from a recognised international institution.
• 10–15 years progressive business development experience in professional services, with at least five years in senior leadership supporting regional or multi‑jurisdictional operations; legal sector experience required.
• Proven success developing and executing B2B marketing and business development strategies that deliver measurable revenue growth.
• Expertise in strategic account management and partner engagement.
• Extensive experience leading high‑performing marketing and business development teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape regional growth for a globally recognised law firm.
• Leadership of a talented, multi‑jurisdictional team.
• Access to global resources and best‑practice tools.