Gainor Staffing · 13 hours ago
Global Head of Business Development
Gainor Staffing is representing an industry-leading international law firm seeking a Global Head of Business Development. The role involves leading a global team, shaping and executing strategic initiatives, and driving client engagement and growth across sectors.
Responsibilities
Lead a global team of sector-focused business development leaders across multiple regions
Partner with firm leadership to evolve the strategic role of sectors in the business
Shape and execute a firmwide sector go-to-market approach in partnership with senior leadership
Align sector initiatives with practice, office, and regional business development efforts
Use data, insights, and performance measures to guide sector investment and client growth
Identify market trends and commercial opportunities that span multiple industries
Strengthen engagement with partners and sector leaders to drive shared priorities
Qualification
Required
Senior business development and marketing leader with at least 15 years of experience in a law firm environment
Comfortable shaping strategy with senior partners, executives, and board-level stakeholders
Highly client-focused, motivated by improving relationship quality and commercial outcomes
Strong communicator able to influence, present, and sell ideas at the most senior levels
Demonstrates strong judgment in ambiguous situations and manages organizational risk
Proven manager and mentor of senior-level business development professionals
Organized and resilient, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Preferred
Prior experience in sector- or industry-led models