Business Development Executive

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

25 days' holiday

Gymflex

Wellbeing support

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment's client is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Executive to drive strategic marketing and BD initiatives for a London-based law firm.

The role covers coordinating directory submissions, CRM development, client targeting, and events, working with senior directors to raise the firm’s profile and generate new opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in marketing and/or business development within a law firm (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate legal directory submissions (Chambers, The Legal 500, Spear’s).
• Liaise with Partners and fee earners to prepare high-quality submissions and referee programmes.
• Support CRM initiatives and client intelligence systems.
• Assist with business development campaigns, market research and client targeting.
• Coordinate client and referrer events and networking initiatives.
• Develop business development materials for pitches and proposals.
• Support rollout and maintenance of the firm’s CRM system.
• Maintain BD resources and marketing information across the firm.

Skills

Marketing

Business development

CRM

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Executive:

Are you a Marketing or Business Development professional looking to join a prestigious London law firm offering a competitive salary, Private Medical Insurance, discretionary bonus, pension, 25 days' holiday, Gymflex, wellbeing support and more? This is an excellent opportunity to join a Chambers and Legal 500 recognised firm, supporting the delivery of strategic marketing and business development initiatives within a collaborative and high-performing team.

About the Firm

• Prestigious London law firm consistently recognised by Chambers and The Legal 500
• Renowned for advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals
• Outstanding reputation across Private Client, Family and Contentious Trusts
• Collaborative culture with excellent career development opportunities

Marketing & Business Development Executive — Position Overview

You will work across both marketing and business development, supporting the firm's continued growth through strategic marketing initiatives, legal directory submissions, CRM development and business development projects. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications Director and Business Development Director, you will play a key role in raising the firm's profile and supporting new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities of the Marketing & Business Development Executive

• Managing and coordinating legal directory submissions including Chambers, The Legal 500 and Spear's
• Liaising with Partners and fee earners to prepare high-quality submissions and referee programmes
• Supporting CRM initiatives and maintaining client intelligence systems
• Assisting with business development campaigns, market research and client targeting
• Coordinating client and referrer events, meetings and networking initiatives
• Developing business development materials for pitches and proposals
• Supporting the rollout, optimisation and ongoing management of the firm's CRM system
• Maintaining business development resources and marketing information across the firm

Requirements of the Marketing & Business Development Executive

• At least 2 years' experience within marketing and/or business development working in a law firm, preferably a legal 500 firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience working with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience organising events and supporting business development initiatives
• Creative approach with strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
• Knowledge of AI tools would be advantageous

The Benefits for the Marketing & Business Development Executive role

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' holiday
• WPA Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Medicash Cashplan
• Wellbeing Programme
• Gymflex
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan