Business Development Assistant

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm based in London is seeking a Business Development Assistant to support marketing and business development initiatives within its Commercial Dispute Group. The role involves leveraging social media for opportunity identification, participating in pitches, and collaborating on event planning, all within a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional services is desirable.
• Knowledge of business development and marketing required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities through social media and networking.
• Assist with pitches and the tendering process.
• Support event planning and execution.

Skills

B2B marketing

Business development

Relationship management

Strong communication skills

Job description

The Company

A commercially oriented, full-service city law firm is seeking a Business Development Assistant to support the Business Development Manager in the delivery of marketing and business development services to the Commercial Dispute Group. This full mix role will be based in their London office.

The Responsibilities:

• Use social media and other online networking to the firm’s advantage and identify opportunities
• Ensure information within the firm’s intranet ia relevant and up-to-date
• Assist with practice-led pitches, panel pitches and be involved in the tendering process throughout
• Support all planned events, while working with the Events Manager and CRM Executive on the planning and execution of the firm’s events
• Provide events reports and analysis
• Working with dee earners in BD and Marketing development and being the go-to person for all required documents

The Candidate:

• Knowledge of b2b marketing, business development, and relationship management within professional services
• Experience in professional services is desirable
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels

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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