Business Development and Communications Manager

Ref jobup.ch: 2350532 | Date: 5 June 2024

On behalf of one of our clients, a Geneva-based law firm, we are looking for a

Business Development and Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Drafting, editing and proofreading content for social media and website posts and other written communications.
• Elaborating and coordinating digital communication campaigns; tracking engagement metrics.
• Drafting submissions to legal ranking directories and awards.
• Coordinating and developing media and legal directories relationships.
• Overseeing and updating lawyers’ profiles in professional databases and directories.
• Assisting with the preparation of submissions in client pitches and other business proposals and initiatives.
• Coordinating lawyers’ participation (as speakers or delegates) and networking activities at (and in follow-up to) arbitration conferences and related events, in Switzerland and abroad.

Profile

• University degree (BA or higher), preferably in communications, journalism, marketing, or law.
• Formal training or prior experience in a marketing/PR or business development role, ideally in a law firm or other professional services firm, would be strong assets.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate persuasively and concisely in both English and French.
• Deep knowledge of social media (in particular LinkedIn and Twitter), WordPress and standard digital graphic design tools.
• Strong interest in the business of legal services and the practice of international law and dispute resolution.
• Strong time-management and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively and confidently with the firm’s partners, associates and administrative staff.