Head of Business Development & Marketing LGSLinklaters · Warsaw

Head of Business Development & Marketing LGS

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-22 Warsaw Hybrid Marketing Communications
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 20,000 GBP–35,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

For Linklaters Global Solutions Warsaw, we are currently recruiting for the Head of Business Development & Marketing LGS role. Work arrangements: Model work: Hybrid (3 days per week at the Warsaw office) Contract: Employment contract with 3- month probation period About the team

About the Role

You will encounter significant opportunities for learning and growth within a nurturing and supportive environment. We look forward to expanding our team with individuals who share our drive, forward-thinking mindset, and enthusiasm. About Linklaters: Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional. We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction. Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair and open atmosphere. We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias, because we want everyone to feel that they belong. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common mind-set. We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further. What sets us apart At Linklaters We offer a truly global work experience and the opportunity to be involved in strategic projects that drive innovation and shape the future of our busin

Responsibilities

  • ● tant leadership role connecting LGS with the global Business Development and Marketing (BDM) function. BDM is a globally diverse group of specialists dedicated to driving revenue growth, strengthening the firm's reputation, and supporting priority client relationships across the business.
  • ● As Head of Business Development & Marketing LGS , you will lead the BDM shared services team within LGS, overseeing more than 70 people, across manager, team leader and specialist levels, based primarily in Warsaw and across other relevant LGS locations. The role sits within a matrix organisation and combines operational leadership, service delivery oversight, strategic planning, and stakeholder partnership. You will report solid line to the Head of LGS Transformation & Service Delivery and dotted line to the Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer . You will also be a member of both the LGS Leadership Team and the Global BDM Leadership Team .
  • ● In this role, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing BDM shared services function that supports teams across the firm through scalable, efficient, and high-quality delivery. You will oversee the day-to-day performance of the function, strengthen the service model, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the LGS BDM model remains closely aligned with client priorities, firmwide initiatives, and the evolving needs of the business.
  • ● The BDM LGS function currently comprises four hubs: Pitching Hub, BD Hub, Data and Operations Hub, and Creative and Marketing Hub . As Head of BDM LGS, you will lead the hub leads, govern and improve service delivery across all areas, and ensure effective integration with the relevant strategically aligned BDM teams.
  • ● As Head of Business Development & Marketing LGS, you will:
  • ● Set the direction and lead the team
  • ● Shape and communicate the vision, strategy, and operating model for BDM shared services within LGS.
  • ● Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing, inclusive team across multiple hubs and locations.
  • ● Set clear goals and expectations across the full employee lifecycle, creating accountability, strong engagement, and a culture of open and constructive feedback.
  • ● Build capability across BDM LGS through effective onboarding, training, development, and recognition initiatives.
  • ● Act as a visible role model for Linklaters culture and help build a connected team culture across LGS and the wider Global BDM function.
  • ● Serve as the senior point of contact for key stakeholders on LGS BDM delivery, priorities, and performance.
  • ● Lead the service model
  • ● Oversee the delivery of high-quality, consistent services across the Pitching Hub, BD Hub, Data and Operations Hub, and Creative and Marketing Hub.
  • ● Build a client-focused and scalable service model that delivers efficient, high-value support to the wider organisation.
  • ● Ensure services are delivered against agreed service level agreements, or define and implement appropriate service metrics and quality measures where service level agreements are not yet in place.
  • ● Monitor service performance through regular reviews, reporting, and audits, taking corrective action where needed.
  • ● Review team structures, workflows, and delivery models to improve quality, consistency, efficiency, and value.
  • ● Maintain accurate and current service documentation, including service catalogues, service level agreements, and related process materials.
  • ● Improve processes and drive digitalisation