Senior Business Development Advisor – Disputes

Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations | International Law Firm | Paris

Our client, a leading international law firm, is looking for a Senior Business Development Advisor to support the growth of its highly regarded Disputes practice, covering Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations.

Based in Paris and working closely with senior stakeholders across Europe, this is a highly visible BD role offering strong international exposure, regular partner interaction and the opportunity to contribute to the development of a major global practice group.

Reporting into London, you will play a key role in driving the BD and marketing strategy for the Paris LAI practice, while also acting as a key point of contact for Antitrust & Foreign Investment and IP-TMT matters.

This opportunity would suit a BD or Marketing professional currently working within an international law firm or professional services environment, looking to step into a more strategic, partner-facing and internationally connected role.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of the Business Development strategy for the Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations practice in Paris
• Support partners on client development, strategic account planning and targeted client engagement
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality pitches, proposals, credentials, RFPs and panel submissions
• Work closely with global BD, sector and client teams to align local priorities with international growth objectives
• Identify market trends, client opportunities and cross-selling initiatives across practices and jurisdictions
• Enhance the firm’s external profile through legal directories, awards, league tables, Chambers and Legal 500 submissions
• Develop impactful BD and marketing collateral, thought leadership campaigns, client briefings and events
• Ensure effective use of CRM systems, client intelligence and pipeline tracking
• Build trusted relationships with partners, lawyers and international BD colleagues

Profile

• Previous experience in Business Development, Marketing or Client Development within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong exposure to Disputes, Litigation, Arbitration or Investigations would be highly valuable
• Proven experience supporting pitches, RFPs, client targeting, legal directories and BD strategy execution
• Comfortable working directly with partners and senior stakeholders in a fast-paced international environment
• Strong writing, project management and communication skills
• Commercially minded, proactive, structured and able to manage multiple priorities
• Fluent French and English, both written and spoken

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to €72,000 on a 13-month basis, depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus up to 20%
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Health insurance and meal vouchers
• Executive status / forfait jours
• 12 RTT days per year
• Up to 2 days remote working per week after 6 months, subject to approval
• 1 additional day off for your birthday
• 2 additional days off during the Christmas / New Year closure
• Works council benefits

Please apply with your CV or send it directly to t.perriaux@eurolondon.com.

Due to a high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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