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Business Development Executive

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development professional to join one of our well-established law firm clients on a permanent basis.

Role Overview

  • Supports senior BD leadership with business development and marketing across multiple legal practices.
  • Broad, hands‑on role covering pitching, events, campaigns, CRM, budgets and content.

BAU Business Development Support

  • Provides day‑to‑day BD and marketing support, including plans, budgets, reports and meeting coordination.
  • Manages CRM activity, reporting, mailing lists and pitch tracking to support go‑to‑market activity.

Marketing Collateral and Pitching

  • Prepares first drafts of pitches, credentials and capability statements.
  • Maintains the credentials database and ensures messaging is up to date and consistent.

Events, Conferences and International Trips

  • Leads event planning and logistics, ensuring alignment with BD objectives and budget control.
  • Manages invitations, promotion, follow‑up reporting and lead generation from events and trips.

PR, Content and Campaigns

  • Supports campaigns and content creation, including newsletters, blogs and legal updates.
  • Monitors competitor activity and advises lawyers on profile‑raising via PR, social media and speaking opportunities.

Directories and Awards

  • Manages directory submissions end‑to‑end, including drafting and interview preparation.
  • Identifies awards opportunities and supports strong submissions and promotion of successes.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual holiday
  • Permanent Health Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Interest free Season Ticket Loan
  • Private Healthcare
  • Pension Scheme
  • Staff Introductory Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme

If this sounds like an opportunity that you may be interested, please do get in touch via email!

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