Business Development and Marketing Executive

Carter Murray; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US international law firm is seeking a Business Development and Marketing Executive. This role involves driving marketing initiatives across pitches, profile-raising, events, and client communications. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of BD experience in a professional services environment, preferably a law firm. You will be responsible for developing tailored marketing plans and maintaining client communications.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of marketing or business development experience in a professional services environment.
• Experience in law firm preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with BD Managers to deliver strategic marketing plans.
• Lead the development of pitch materials and presentations.
• Manage internal and external profile-raising activities.

Skills

Strategic marketing

CRM tools

Research skills

Event planning

Tools

InterAction

Job description

This Business Development and Marketing Executive role sits in a leading US international law firm. Supporting the Leveraged Finance and Capital Markets practice groups, along with other key areas, you’ll help drive strategic marketing initiatives across pitches, profile-raising, events, and client communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with BD Managers and fee earners to shape and deliver strategic marketing plans.
• Lead the development of tailored pitch materials, client presentations, and credentials.
• Maintain and enhance matter databases, client lists, and industry-specific marketing assets.
• Conduct insightful research on clients, competitors, and market trends.
• Manage internal and external profile-raising activities, including digital content and PR.
• Coordinate updates to web and print collateral, ensuring brand consistency and relevance.
• Create and distribute client alerts, event invitations, and newsletters using CRM tools.
• Drive submission processes for directories and awards.
• Plan and execute client-facing events and track ROI.
• Champion CRM systems (InterAction) and support marketing infrastructure improvements.
• Collaborate across practice groups and with external agencies as required.

The successful candidate for this role will have 2-3 years of marketing or BD experience in a professional services environment (law firm preferred).

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.