Marketing Business Development Assistant

Business Development Assistant

Location: Central London

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reports to: Business Development Manager

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Development Assistant to join its London-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic and collaborative BD function that works closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth and innovation across the firm.

This role is ideal for a graduate with some experience in professional services marketing or business development, or someone currently pursuing a CIM qualification. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of BD and marketing activities, including high-profile legal topics such as AI, and have the opportunity to grow into a more practice-specific support role over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of compelling pitch documents, credentials, and RFP responses, often under tight deadlines.
• Support the use of the firm's CRM system for targeted marketing campaigns and client communications.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives by coordinating blog posts and client alerts.
• Keep marketing materials and accolades for the London office current and well-organized.
• Maintain accurate records of deals and transactions to support timely reporting and analysis.
• Provide event support for internal and client-facing functions in collaboration with the Events team.
• Organise and archive pitch materials and related content for future use.
• Conduct client and market research using a variety of tools and databases.
• Update and manage internal communications and content on the firm's intranet.

Candidate Profile

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent), with prior experience in a BD or marketing role within a professional services environment (legal sector preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and a conscientious approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to urgent requests.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with a proactive mindset.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.