Marketing & Business Development Executive

We are a well-established, reputable firm of specialist solicitors with offices in Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle. Serving clients across the UK, we are recognised as one of the leading expert practices outside of London. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service within a professional, friendly, and authentic environment.
Our culture is driven by our purpose-putting people at the heart of what we do. Guided by our values, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative workplace where all voices are heard and respected. Our supportive leadership and strong team ethos contribute to exceptional colleague retention.

We value life outside of work and are committed to supporting employee well-being through a healthy work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salaries
• Agile and flexible working options
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement and purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellness initiatives
• Regular social events

As a Marketing and Business Development Executive, you will support the Business Development (BD) Managers in delivering strategic projects and initiatives that contribute to the firm's growth and client engagement efforts.
Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with BD Managers to execute BD strategies, develop client relationships, and attract new business.
• ???????Maintain and track a pipeline of BD activities, reporting on performance and trends.
• Provide daily support to BD Managers (e.g., email communications, diary management, data collection for directories).
• Coordinate events and assist with the implementation of firm-wide BD strategies.
• Conduct competitor pricing analysis and market research.
• Assist with website content, social media updates, and content creation.
• Support the preparation of tenders, fee proposals, and legal directory submissions.
• Work with external suppliers on advertising and design materials.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and encourage fee-earners to maintain accurate contact data.
• Ensure all systems and weekly reporting are completed accurately and on time.

We're looking for someone who can bring enthusiasm, creativity, and professionalism to the role. You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in marketing or business development within the legal or professional services sector.
• ???????Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and social media platforms.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence working with colleagues at all levels in a fast-paced environment.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.

Our recruitment process is clear and inclusive. We are committed to keeping candidates informed throughout and ensuring that the process is accessible to all.
If you have a disability or long-term condition and require adjustments to participate fully, please contact our recruitment team for assistance.

We celebrate individual differences and strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. People are at the centre of everything we do.

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.