About this role
Our client is a well-established international law firm seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to strengthen its business development offering and support the continued expansion of its key practice areas. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and work closely with legal professionals and senior stakeholders to deliver impactful marketing and growth initiatives.
The successful candidate will take ownership of a varied portfolio of content-led business development activities, spanning legal rankings, client proposals, firm credentials and market-facing publications. The role would suit an experienced professional with strong editorial judgement, a commercial outlook and the ability to turn complex information into engaging, client-focused materials.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the planning and preparation of directory entries and award applications, gathering input from relevant stakeholders and ensuring submissions effectively showcase the firm's expertise and achievements.Coordinate the production of client proposals, tender responses and presentation materials, tailoring content to demonstrate the firm's capabilities and address specific business opportunities.Develop and maintain a central collection of case studies, representative matters and professional biographies, ensuring these can be readily adapted for different audiences and commercial purposes.Identify opportunities to promote the firm's expertise through articles, industry commentary and other thought leadership initiatives, collaborating with lawyers to develop relevant and timely content.Work alongside marketing and communications colleagues to deliver integrated campaigns, events and other initiatives designed to strengthen client relationships and raise the firm's profile.Ensure online practice information, lawyer biographies and supporting marketing materials accurately reflect the firm's services, expertise and wider business priorities.Liaise with partners, associates and internal support teams to coordinate content development, secure stakeholder contributions and maintain momentum across business development projects.Evaluate directory performance and keep abreast of developments within the legal sector, using findings to inform improvements to future submissions and marketing activity.Take responsibility for coordinating multiple assignments from initial briefing through to final delivery, maintaining high standards of accuracy and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
Experience Required
Four or more years' experience in a business development or marketing position, ideally gained within a legal or wider professional services setting.A strong background in preparing directory submissions, industry award applications and tailored commercial proposals.Familiarity with the legal services market and an appreciation of how firms differentiate their expertise and respond to changing client requirements.Experience creating professional content and developing thought leadership in collaboration with subject matter experts.Highly developed writing and editorial skills, with the ability to present detailed or technical information in an accessible and persuasive manner.Excellent planning skills and the ability to organise complex workloads, coordinate multiple contributors and deliver projects within tight timeframes.Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with senior professionals, challenge constructively and secure input from busy stakeholders.Commercial awareness and an understanding of how effective marketing and business development can support client retention, new business generation and wider firm objectives.Competence in Microsoft Office and experience working with client relationship management systems, databases or digital content tools.A self-motivated and adaptable working style, with the initiative to take ownership of tasks while contributing to a supportive and results-oriented team.