Strategic Business Development Lead (Legal Strategy, Enterprise Solutions, Commercial)

Strategic Business Development Lead (Legal Strategy, Enterprise Solutions, Commercial) – LexisNexis Legal & Professional

Are you a qualified lawyer who thrives at the intersection of legal expertise, commercial strategy, and technology?

If you love shaping enterprise decisions, influencing senior stakeholders, and helping legal teams work smarter, this role sits right in your sweet spot.

LexisNexis is transforming how legal work gets done. We’re looking for a Strategic Business Development Lead to partner with our sales teams on complex enterprise opportunities — blending legal insight, consultative discovery, and solution design to show customers what’s possible with modern legal tech.

What you’ll do

• Lead strategic discovery with senior legal stakeholders
• Translate complex workflows into clear, value‑driven solution narratives
• Shape pursuit strategies and support opportunities from qualification to close
• Deliver tailored demos and proof‑of‑concepts that build confidence and clarity
• Bring customer insight back into product, strategy, and go‑to‑market teams

Who this is perfect for

A qualified lawyer (ideally 3+ years’ experience) who has stepped beyond pure legal practice — perhaps into BD, client development, legal ops, innovation, or strategic project work — and wants a role with visibility, influence, and commercial impact.

What you’ll bring

• Credibility with senior legal stakeholders
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Curiosity about legal workflows and how AI/tech can improve them
• Commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset

Why LexisNexis

Join a global leader in legal technology, working with teams shaping the future of legal service delivery. Flexible working, strong benefits, and a culture that values insight, innovation, and impact.