Business Development Executive

Join Our Team at Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

Do you have a track record of high achievement in business development within a professional services environment? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and play a pivotal role in shaping future growth? Would working with one of the leading Essex‑based law firms match your ambition?

At Fisher Jones Greenwood, our people are the heart of our success. With a collaborative culture across our seven Essex locations, we are united by a commitment to excellence in legal services and long‑term client relationships.

In 2021, Fisher Jones Greenwood became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses across the UK. Lawfront is committed to strategic expansion, aiming to build a group within the top 10 UK regional law firms. As part of this group, you will enjoy the benefits of working locally for a respected regional firm while accessing the scale, investment, expertise, and professional development opportunities of a national organisation.

We are now seeking a Business Development Executive to join our team. This is a key role for a confident, strategic thinker who will help drive growth across all practice areas and strengthen our market position.

What You’ll Do

Working closely with partners and fee earners, you will lead business development activity across the firm and:

• Originate new work through targeted revenue‑generating streams, identifying opportunities across sectors, practice groups, and client segments.
• Drive best practice across BD processes, ensuring consistency, quality, and measurable impact in pitches, campaigns, and client development initiatives.
• Grow national referrer networks, strengthening relationships across the Lawfront group and expanding external referral channels.
• Track work, performance, and pipeline to ensure visibility of opportunities, conversion rates, and strategic priorities.
• Support and deliver strategic initiatives across pitches, client development, referrals, and directory submissions.
• Represent the firm at key events, building strong relationships and raising the profile of our services.
• Contribute to the firm’s 2–5 year business development growth strategy, helping shape long‑term plans, market positioning, and revenue expansion.

This is a broad and varied role with exposure across all practice groups and sectors, offering the opportunity to influence firmwide growth and contribute directly to strategic decision‑making.

How Do I Know If I’m Right for the Role?

We’re looking for a talented Business Development Executive who can drive growth by developing and executing BD strategies, managing client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across a range of service and sector lines.

You will bring:

• A proven track record of successful business development experience
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive, confident approach to stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• A commercial mindset with a hands‑on, delivery‑focused approach
• The ability to think strategically and contribute to long‑term growth planning

So Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to work with exceptionally talented people who will genuinely add value to your career and professional development. You’ll also be part of a fast‑growing, well‑financed organisation with significant ambition and investment behind it.

If you’re ready to make your mark in a progressive, growing law firm that matches your ambition and drive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Contact Suzanne James at Lawfront –