Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Responsible to: Head of Partnerships

Level: Manager

Minster Law is a personal injury law firm with an established and expanding Serious Injury practice operating across England and Wales, acting exclusively for claimants in complex, high-value cases. Our business is known for its technical depth, disciplined approach to case strategy and sustained focus on long-term client outcomes.

We’re is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to lead the charge in securing new sources of high-value and complex serious injury claims work. It's a role that needs strong commercial instincts, but genuine care and compassion too, for the people at the heart of every case who are often facing life changing injuries.

What you'll be doing

• Developing and executing a strategic business development plan to win new serious injury sources of work.

• Generating and converting case recommendation agreements and strategic collaborations.

• Building and managing a portfolio of long-term, high-quality partnerships that keep growing.

• Keeping your finger on the pulse of the personal injury and serious injury market, spotting opportunities before anyone else does.

• Representing Minster Law at industry events and being a credible, trusted voice across the sector.

What you'll bring

• At least 5 years' business development experience within legal services.

• An existing network of contacts within the serious injury ecosystem across the UK

• Genuine care and compassion for people facing life changing injuries, and a clear understanding of why that matters in this work

• A track record of winning new relationships and hitting revenue growth targets.

• Sharp commercial instincts, strong negotiation skills, and the confidence to work independently

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly, including to our Wakefield office and other sites across Yorkshire & Humber

Travel
Regular travel including Minster Law’s Wakefield office.

Minster will offer you

• A 35-hour working week, no weekends

• 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to take 12 “time for me” days per year

• The option to purchase 5 additional days annual leave

• A business and colleague performance related bonus

• Pension – matched contribution

• Health cash plan

• Agile working

• Life assurance

• Income protection

• A fantastic, energetic team of career minded colleagues to support your journey with Minster Law

Personal Development
Opportunities for progression within the partnerships function and into the senior leadership team

Working Hours
Full time – 35 hours per week

Equal Opportunities
Minster Law is committed to equality and diversity and being a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.

We’re an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity, or disability status.

You can read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on the Minster Law website.