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We recruit experienced Marketing, BD & Communications professionals from Manager to Director level within law firms. Let us help you achieve your career ambitions. Search for a new opportunity today!

Marketing, BD & Communications Recruitment for Law Firms

​Ambition specializes in executive search for Marketing, Business Development & Communications professionals in the legal sector.

Using our extensive network and recruitment expertise, our talent solutions cater to Director, Head of positions, Senior Management, and Management roles within BD, Marketing & Communications functions.

We represent a wide variety of firms - from the AmLaw top 200 to boutiques - and take pride in on our ability to deliver the very best talent solutions to our clients.

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LMA podcast career crossroads

What 2024 Trends In Marketing, Comms Hiring Mean For 2025

​In an article published in Law360, Associate Director Ben Curle shares the key trends and market changes we saw in legal marketing, business development, and communications hiring in 2024 as well as our predictions on what 2025 has in store.

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Discover what's ahead for 2025

  • ​Where do I even begin with my recommendation for Ben? I had pretty much given up on using recruiters, having had poor experiences with them in the past. But when I was referred to Ben, I had never felt more comfortable with a recruiter and confident in my abilities. Ben was immensely helpful in my search and subsequent interview process, helping me land a role I had only dreamed about. He managed my expectations, kept me grounded, was incredibly communicative, very supportive and, most importantly, honest. His transparency made navigating this process less stressful than it often can be since you had a decent idea of all the varying things you could expect. He is also an industry thought leader, providing very helpful/useful insight into the current Legal Marketing and BD job market. I highly recommend Ben to help you if you’re looking to take that next step in your career!

    Leah Winfield, Business Development Manager at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

  • ​“Ben at Ambition was a real pleasure to work with during my recent job search and has placed me in a role that I am extremely happy in. He is proactive and a strong communicator, ensuring I was up to date on the progress of my applications and following up with the firms I was applying for. Ben was excellent at providing useful interview tips and sharing his invaluable experience and knowledge of working with the firm’s I applied to. I would highly recommend Ben to my peers searching for a new role in professional services Business Development as his professional but personable nature make it incredibly easy to work with him.”

    Katie Holland, Pitches and Proposals Manager at Baker McKenzie

  • ​“I’m thrilled that Ben at Ambition US reached out to me with the most incredible job opportunity, even at a time I was hesitant to think about a new role. Through our various phone calls, Zoom chats, and emails, Ben took the time to understand my goals while keeping me positive, informed, and excited. During the entire onboarding process, Ben was always there with a quick response (and laugh). I couldn’t be happier in my current role, and I’d absolutely recommend Ambition to anyone looking for a new role.”

    Elexis Seitchik Wolf, Business Development Manager at Hogan Lovells

  • ​Over the several years I have known Ben at Ambition, he has become a trusted partner in the legal recruitment space. Ben has always taken time to understand my career aspirations and development goals, as well as getting to know me as a person to understand culturally the type of place I’d like to work. He takes a 360 approach and only pitches roles that he thinks are truly the right fit, rather than the ‘throw spaghetti against a wall and see what fits’ approach that I’ve witnessed being deployed at other agencies. Most recently Ben helped me to find a new role in New York following a relocation from London and through his guidance, based on his great knowledge nd contacts in both markets, he was able to find the perfect role for me.

    Aneesah Atallah Frost, Marketing & Business Development Manager at Hogan Lovells

  • Ben at Ambition is very intuitive and great at matching the right candidate with the right role. There’s no time wasting when you’re working with Ben - he understands the requirements of both the recruiter and the candidate and is adept at finding a suitable match. He’s very personable and always available. Always a pleasure to work with.

    Sarah Zokay-West, Head of Business Development at Travers Smith

  • ​In my opinion, Ben (at Ambition) is the best in the business. Not only is he able to source great talent across jurisdictions. He has a deep understanding of the legal industry and our firm. He’s able to find candidates that have the key skills needed to succeed in our business and that also have the right cultural fit. When you’re looking for a new hire, Ben thoughtfully consolidates his suggestions into a couple of meaningful and solid options rather than blasting you with untargeted candidates. Ben’s very collaborative and great to work with. He consistently keeps you updated and has a friendly, professional approach.

    Katie Cramond, Director of Business Development International at McDermott Will & Emery

LMA podcast career crossroads

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LMA podcast

When considering a career change, marketing and BD professionals must carefully evaluate how their decisions align with their long-term objectives, opportunities for personal development, and the organizational culture they wish to be part of.

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In a recent episode of the LMA podcast, Ambition's Ben Curle shared his key considerations and advice when it comes to changing careers and setting yourself up for success.

Leaders with Ambition - Alessandra Almeida Jones
Leaders with Ambition

​It may seem like a long way from a doctorate in zoology to a high-profile role in global business development, but we learn on this episode of Leaders With Ambition exactly why that path has made abundant sense for one dynamic executive.

Daisy Williamson, Head of BD for the M&A and Corporate practice at Freshfields, shares her unconventional path into corporate marketing and lessons learned along the way – some of them from the world of primates!

This is a woman who has clear priorities and executes on them, whether in building effective teams or promoting equity in the workplace.