Associate Director – Marketing & Business Development

Blue Legal; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm is seeking an Associate Director of Marketing and Business Development to drive strategies for corporate practice groups in Jersey, Guernsey, and London. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in legal business development, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree or qualification. This is a permanent position offering market rate salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development with profitable strategies.
• Experience in leading business development initiatives.
• Competence in building relationships with corporate partners.

Responsibilities

• Shape, plan, and deliver initiatives with high impact.
• Build relationships with corporate partners and counsel.
• Lead BD strategies driven by data insights.
• Manage RFP responses and gather feedback on proposals.

Skills

Business development within legal or professional services

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Data literacy

Education

Degree/Masters in relevant field (law, financial services, marketing)

Job description

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Associate Director – Marketing & Business Development

Location: Offshore
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 26th March 2025

An international law firm are recruiting for an Associate Director, Marketing and Business Development (Corporate) to join their office in Jersey. This role involves developing and leading the execution of the business development and marketing strategy corporate practice groups in Jersey, Guernsey, and London, with a focus on key cities, sectors, clients, and intermediaries.

The Responsibilities

• Shape, plan, and deliver initiatives with high impact and return on investment.
• Build strong working relationships with corporate partners, counsel, and associates.
• Provide personalised support to ensure the achievement of team and personal BD plans, including research and development of target/prospect lists.
• Identify market and sector developments through horizon scanning, leveraging client insights and internal/external data to propose growth initiatives.
• Ensure BD strategies are driven by data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with corporate partners to create a coordinated program of marketing trips and meetings with clients, intermediaries, and prospects.
• Manage responses to RFPs, bank panels, and gather feedback on win/loss proposals.
• Lead a team in identifying, researching, negotiating, and planning sponsorships and attendance at key industry events, ensuring maximum ROI and market impact.

The Candidate

• Proven track record in business development within legal or professional services, with experience in developing profitable BD strategies.
• Degree/Masters in a relevant field (e.g., law, financial services, marketing) and professional qualification preferred.
• Strong strategic planning, commercial, analytical, and data literacy skills.

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