Business Development and Marketing Specialist – FTC

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Business Development and Marketing Specialist for a 6-month fixed-term contract in London. The role entails managing proposals, developing marketing strategies, and enhancing client relationships. Candidates should have experience in legal or professional services and a degree in marketing or communications. The position fosters collaboration within a key sector group, making it ideal for proactive individuals with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Solid understanding of the legal sector and competitors.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFPs and pitches for sector groups.
• Develop and coordinate marketing and client development plans.
• Draft submissions for rankings and awards.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Proposal writing

Client development

Industry research

Education

Degree in marketing or communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

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Business Development and Marketing Specialist – FTC

We are delighted to bring to market this great opportunity that has emerged with a powerhouse international law firm. They are seeking a BD & Marketing Specialist to join their team, based in London, on a 6 month FTC. The role-holder will collaborate within a key sector group, to develop and implement clear strategies and business initiatives including BD initiatives, campaigns, communications, client events and managing key client accounts. This role is a paternity cover for six months with the possibility of being extended.

The Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project managing RFPs and pitches for relevant sector groups.
• Leading briefing discussions to propose new opportunities and gain a better understanding of existing ones.
• Writing new business proposals and conducting matter research to produce tailored responses to RFIs/RFPs.
• Liaise with the BDM and practice/industry leaders, to develop and coordinate marketing and client development plans for the group and individual lawyers.
• Actively participating in and providing contributions during practice/industry group meetings and planning sessions.
• Developing the groups’ BD collateral, matter lists, and opportunity tracking, optimising processes and leveraging resources for maximum efficiency.
• Collaboration with the Market Intelligence team to conduct industry, client, and competitive research to support practice initiatives.
• Overseeing the process of drafting submissions for rankings and awards, to raise the firm’s profile and core sectors.
• Collaborate with the Communications and PR team to identify thought leadership topics for lawyers to engage in.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience working within a legal / professional services environment.
• Educated to a degree level in a related area, such as marketing or communications.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, knowledge of CRM systems would also be ideal.
• Solid understanding of the legal sector and competitors.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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