BD Executive

Ryder Reid; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Executive to shape and deliver marketing strategies for its Leveraged Finance and Capital Markets practice areas. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of BD/marketing experience in legal or professional services, outstanding communication skills, and a proactive approach. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' BD/marketing experience in a legal or professional services setting.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional proposals and cross-border teams.
• Proactive initiative and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Shaping and delivering practice-wide BD and marketing strategies.
• Creating client pitches and presentations.
• Maintaining deal and client data for marketing output.

Skills

BD/marketing experience

Outstanding written communication

Relationship-building skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Tools

CRM platforms like InterAction

Job description

Overview

Marketing & Business Development Executive Vacancy – Leveraged Finance & Capital Markets; London Office; Hybrid Working.

I am currently recruiting for a highly organised and strategic Marketing & Business Development Executive to join the London BD team of one of our leading international law firm clients, supporting the Leveraged Finance and Capital Markets practice areas. This permanent, full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the firm's most high-profile groups, alongside global colleagues and top-tier partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Shaping and delivering practice-wide BD and marketing strategies
• Creating compelling client pitches, credentials, and presentations
• Maintaining key deal and client data for dynamic marketing output
• Coordinating legal directory submissions and award entries
• Crafting internal and external communications across multiple platforms
• Planning high-impact client events and campaigns with measurable ROI
• Championing our CRM tools to enhance targeting and relationship management

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years' BD/marketing experience in a legal or professional services setting
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional proposals and cross-border teams
• Outstanding written communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive initiative, commercial awareness, and strong attention to detail
• Confidence using CRM platforms like InterAction
• A passion for the legal industry and building lasting client connections

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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