BD & Market Research Specialist - Legal

Linklaters; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the City of London is seeking a BD Advisor to provide essential support to their legal and business development teams. This role involves researching, preparing documents, and coordinating initiatives that enhance client services and align with the firm's strategic goals. The successful candidate will have experience in business development within a professional environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with global teams to drive excellence in client engagement.

Qualifications

• Prior experience providing business development support within a professional services or law firm environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and functions.
• Analytical skills to interpret legal and market data.
• Experience producing accurate and quality documents, RFPs, and pitches.
• High degree of commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• IT and social media literacy; ability to present effectively.
• Organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers and BD teams with legal research and document preparation.
• Assist in developing pitch and panel submissions.
• Conduct client, market, and competitor research.
• Draft and maintain client-facing collateral.
• Coordinate targeted campaigns and initiatives.
• Maintain practice materials and databases.
• Collaborate globally on strategic projects.
• Support implementation of BD plans aligned to team goals.
• Project manage pitches and client engagement activities.

Skills

Business development support experience

Strong communication skills

Collaboration across global teams

Analytical skills

Document and pitch production

Commercial acumen

IT and social media literacy

Organizational skills

Job description

A leading law firm in the City of London is seeking a BD Advisor to provide essential support to their legal and business development teams. This role involves researching, preparing documents, and coordinating initiatives that enhance client services and align with the firm's strategic goals. The successful candidate will have experience in business development within a professional environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with global teams to drive excellence in client engagement.