Business Development Coordinator

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support marketing initiatives in the London office. The role involves executing marketing plans, leading event preparations, and creating marketing materials. Candidates must have experience in a professional services environment, particularly in law or consulting. Strong writing and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment, preferably international.
• Ability to deal with partners and stakeholders directly.
• Experience in law, consultancy, or financial services firm.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of marketing plans.
• Lead event preparation and ensure follow-up.
• Coordinate key digital marketing tools.
• Produce up-to-date marketing materials.
• Support pitches, bids, and tenders.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Excel

Understanding of social media

Job description

An international leading law firm are currently seeking a Business Development Coordinator to join the team in their London office. You’ll support the development and implementation of the international Marketing & BD plans. You will work closely with and report into the Business Development Manager.

The Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, execution, and implementation of the marketing plans for the sector Group.
• Leading on event preparation ensuring that value is derived and recorded (e.g. targeted lists should be developed, and follow-up undertaken).
• Supporting the coordination of key digital marketing tools such as blogs, apps, and online resources.
• Producing excellent and up-to-date marketing materials (e.g. brochures, flyers, social media posts etc.).
• Supporting pitches, bids, and tenders, adhering to the firm’s best practice guide and maintaining the bank of credentials and pitch materials.
• Monitoring and responding to general BD queries.
• Timely engagement in the legal directory and awards submissions process.
• Working to periodically recommend updates to the intranet, internet, and pitch content.

The Candidate

• Previous experience of working in a professional services environment, ideally on an international basis, and experience of dealing directly with partners and key stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience interest in the key legal and commercial issues affecting the practice group.
• Strong writing skills, editing ability and proficiency in MS applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• An understanding of social media’s benefits and application.

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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The London Office

Blue Legal
70 Gracechurch St
London
EC3V 0HR
United Kingdom

0207 118 3003