Business Development Executive – London

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned international law firm is seeking a Business Development Executive in London. Candidates should have experience in legal or professional services and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include assisting with business development projects, coordinating pitch materials, and collaborating across international teams. This role is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a legal/professional services environment.
• Able to quickly learn new database systems.
• Able to independently manage and prioritise projects against competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in various projects and BD efforts associated with the Disputes practice groups.
• Coordinate pitch materials and presentations.
• Collaborate with international counterparts to ensure client offerings.
• Implement activities arising from business plans.
• Develop group meeting agendas and prepare summaries.
• Gather information on clients for business development.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Ability to manage projects

Job description

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Business Development Executive – London

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 18/06/2024

A renowned international law firm is looking for a dynamic Business Development Executive to join their team based in London. The successful candidate will provide support to their Disputes practice groups in the delivery of projects, BD activities and assist with pitch preparation and delivery.

The Responsibilities:

• Assist the team in various projects and BD efforts associated with the Disputes practice groups.
• Coordinating pitch materials, presentations and responses to Requests for Proposals and facilitate presentation preparation by helping with creating and editing materials.
• Collaborate with U.S., EME and Asia counterparts to ensure a comprehensive offering to clients.
• Implement activities arising from targeting and business plans and regular checking of achievement against these plans.
• Assist with developing group meeting agendas and presentations, and preparing meeting summaries.
• Gather information on clients and help the lawyers focus on opportunities at partner conferences, speaker events and/or business trips/client meetings.
• Coordinate contributions associated to attorney experience and client information into business development systems including CRM and Foundation.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience working within a legal / professional services environment.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to quickly learn new database systems.
• Able to independently manage and prioritise projects against competing priorities.

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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