Lead and support development of the corporate and inorganic growth roadmap through market research, target mapping, and analysis of trends across legal information, data/analytics, workflow tools, and events.
Build and maintain detailed profiles and financial summaries for priority markets, strategic opportunities, and potential acquisition or partnership targets.
Support and, where appropriate, lead workstreams in end-to-end deal execution
Develop clear, well-structured materials (strategy narratives, investment memos, presentations) for executive leadership and the Board.
Partner closely with product, commercial, finance, technology, and operations leaders.
Conduct competitive and market landscape analyses to inform build–buy–partner recommendations.
Establish and maintain a structured view of the external ecosystem.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with bankers, advisors, and target companies.
Contribute to and help facilitate the annual and multi-year strategic planning process.

5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, and/or corporate strategy/development
Demonstrated experience contributing to or leading end-to-end M&A or strategic transaction processes
Strong analytical and financial skills
Strategic and commercially minded, with exposure to market landscaping, growth strategy, pricing, and/or go-to-market topics
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable operating with a mix of autonomy and collaboration
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is a plus but not required with relevant experience

Eye care
Employee Assistance Programme
A day off for your birthday
Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)
Life assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
£350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes
Puregym access
Perks at work platform access
Private healthcare
Company socials
Access to Employee Affinity Networks
Mentoring scheme
Volunteering Day
Mortgage Advice
Work from anywhere (2 weeks)
Generous parental leave

Director, Corporate Development

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