BD Coordinator

Ambition; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support initiatives aimed at enhancing the growth and visibility of its London office. This role involves assisting with pitch responses, producing marketing materials, and managing client events. Candidates should possess 1-2 years of relevant experience in the legal sector, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Full rights to work in the UK are required.

Benefits

Referral scheme with rewards

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of business development and/or marketing experience in an international law firm.
• Understanding of the UK legal market and experience working with internal stakeholders.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pitch and RFP responses.
• Support production of marketing collateral.
• Manage client events and track ROI.
• Conduct market research.

Skills

Business development experience

Marketing skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Job description

This firm is a leading international law firm with over 700 lawyers, supported by more than 700 staff, located in 21 offices globally.

They pride themselves on, and are fully committed to, providing the highest standards of legal services across a number of jurisdictions and industries, with professionalism and integrity. With a particular focus on the energy, technology & media, financial, and real estate/construction sectors, it is recognised as one of the most innovative law firms by Financial Times and one of the top firms for client service by BTI Consulting.

The London office advises on transactions across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas - as well as the UK.

Our London office includes the following practices: Advertising, Marketing and Product Launch, Aviation, Aerospace & Transportation, Corporate and Securities, including Mergers and Acquisitions, Cybersecurity and Data Protection, E-commerce and Social Media, Employment Law, Energy and Infrastructure Projects, Finance, Investment Funds, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Financial Services Regulation, Global Sourcing & Technology Transactions, Intellectual Property, International Arbitration and Litigation, International Trade, Nuclear Energy, Real Estate and Tax.

The London office is central to the firm's cross-border work and international growth strategy. We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful Business Development Coordinator to support our business development initiatives in the UK and EMEA region and to enhance the continued growth and visibility of the London office.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with pitch and RFP responses, credential statements and bios.
• Support the production of brochures, promotional material and other marketing collateral.
• Help execute other internal and external communications including thought leadership and marketing campaigns.
• Manage the delivery of both in-person and virtual client events, roundtables, seminars, and sponsorships including preparing mailing lists and tracking return on investment.
• Support on the production of legal directory submissions and awards nominations.
• Support initiatives to promote client relationship management.
• Conduct market and competitor research and support client mapping exercises.
• Maintain accurate CRM data, client intelligence, and credentials records.
• Work closely with the BD team and other stakeholders on other strategic BD and marketing initiatives and firmwide projects, as needed.

Person Specification

• 1-2 years of business development and/or marketing experience in an international law firm or professional services environment.
• An understanding of the UK legal market and experience working with internal stakeholders.
• Strong writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Professional maturity and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to spend four days in office, on average, each week.
• Full rights to work in the UK.

Reporting to

Senior BD Leadership in the London office.

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