Business Development Specialist

This expanding US law firm has an exciting and newly created opportunity for a Business Development & Marketing Specialist to be part of their new look BD team and plans for the London & European regions. The culture of the firm is unrivalled, genuinely one of the most dynamic and collegiate firms we work with.

• £55,000 - £60,000 plus excellent employee benefits including generous holiday allowance and pension plus medical insuranc
• Hybrid working - 3 days in, 2 remote - Hours 9.30-5.30
• Liverpool Street

This role will suit a current Marketing Business Development Coordinator looking to take on more responsibility and gain direct experience in a smaller setting. The Business Development & Marketing Specialist will play a pivotal role in directly supporting the newly hired BD Director and CMO with all London and European marketing and business development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with lawyers and leaders across all the London and European departments and support on special projects and share best practice intelligence.

Business Development & Marketing Specialist duties;

• Create and maintain tailored materials for various business development opportunities, including pitches, client presentations, attorney biographies, RFPs and other client facing materials
• Identifying and executing in person events and webinars
• Researching hot topics and thought leadership opportunities
• Maintain representative engagement and client lists (by practice and industry) for new business development opportunities
• Ensure the Firm’s website and library of collateral materials are updated regularly to appropriately reflect experience and expertise.
• Gathering business intelligence and research for current and prospective clients as well as gathering competitive intelligence for key practice areas and industries
• Producing directory submissions for assigned practice areas (Chambers, Legal 500, etc.)
• Identify relevant marketing opportunities and BD, such as speaking engagements and awards
• Maintain the CRM database by helping to consolidate our matter capture process, that includes matter experience for assigned practice groups

Business Development & Marketing Specialist requirements;

• Legal industry business developer and / or marketer with a minimum of years in a corporate law firm environment, preferably with exposure to Funds
• Strong academics, studying towards marketing qualifications a plus
• Results driven, proactive, enthusiastic, imaginative and a strong influencer

Please contact Neil Hagan for further details