Business Development Executive

Birchrose Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Central London Location

Job summary

Birchrose Associates represents a prestigious US international law firm seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to join its London office on an 18-month fixed-term contract. You will support partners and fee earners across key practice areas, coordinating pitches, RFPs, events, client briefings and marketing campaigns. The role offers hybrid working in Central London within a close-knit, high-caliber team dedicated to client development and market intelligence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' Business Development experience within a law firm

Responsibilities

• Preparing and coordinating pitches, RFP responses, panel submissions, proposals and client presentations
• Supporting partners and fee earners with client development initiatives, targeting strategies and relationship management
• Supporting thought leadership initiatives, including webinars, client briefings, articles and other profile-raising activities
• Organising client events, seminars, webinars and networking opportunities, including coordinating logistics and follow-up activities
• Preparing Chambers, Legal 500 and other legal directory and award submissions
• Maintaining CRM databases, client information, distribution lists and business development records
• Conducting market research, competitor analysis and client intelligence to identify new business opportunities
• Coordinating integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email and internal communications channels
• Producing marketing materials, capability statements, credentials and presentations

Skills

Business Development

Job description

Our client, a prestigious US international law firm, is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to join its London office on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

The Firm

Our client is a highly regarded US-headquartered international law firm with an excellent reputation across the global legal market. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, approachable leadership and strong international presence, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a close-knit and supportive team.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Executive to join the firm's established Business Development team, supporting partners and fee earners across key practice areas and sectors.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and coordinating pitches, RFP responses, panel submissions, proposals and client presentations
• Supporting partners and fee earners with client development initiatives, targeting strategies and relationship management
• Supporting thought leadership initiatives, including webinars, client briefings, articles and other profile-raising activities
• Organising client events, seminars, webinars and networking opportunities, including coordinating logistics and follow-up activities
• Preparing Chambers, Legal 500 and other legal directory and award submissions
• Maintaining CRM databases, client information, distribution lists and business development records
• Conducting market research, competitor analysis and client intelligence to identify new business opportunities
• Coordinating integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email and internal communications channels
• Producing marketing materials, capability statements, credentials and presentations

Requirements

• Minimum of five years' Business Development experience within a law firm

Vacancy Highlights

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working
• Central London Location
• Opportunity to work within a leading international law firm
• Close-knit and supportive team

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.