Business Development Manager

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a Business Development & Marketing Manager in London. This role offers the chance to implement BD and marketing initiatives while collaborating with cross-jurisdictional teams. The successful candidate will have a strong marketing background and proven experience in business development within the legal or professional services sectors.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in Business Development & Marketing within legal or professional services sectors.
• Experience engaging with Partners and senior stakeholders.
• Experience working at senior executive or managerial levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist practice teams in executing business strategies and implementing BD and marketing initiatives.
• Manage conference sponsorships, seminars, and social events across Europe.
• Collaborate with teams in communications, CRM, design, and analytics.

Skills

Business Development

Marketing

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing

Job description

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 15/02/2023

Blue Legal has partnered with a leading international law firm with an offshore presence, which is looking to hire a Business Development & Marketing Manager to join their team in London. This role offers visibility and the opportunity to leverage your strengths in creating and implementing BD and Marketing initiatives, reporting directly to the European Director of Business Development & Marketing.

The Responsibilities:

• Assist cross-jurisdictional practice teams in executing their business strategies and implementing BD and marketing initiatives, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Participate in our events expert team to manage conference sponsorships, seminars, and social events across Europe, supporting London-specific events and BD activities, and promoting best practices.
• Collaborate with teams from Europe and the Americas in communications, CRM, design, and analytics to optimize resources in our business development and marketing strategies.
• Manage the delivery of proposals, ensuring timely submission, high standards, and reporting on outcomes.
• Work with partners and approved fee-earners to create and produce all practice materials.

The Candidate:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification in Marketing.
• At least three years’ experience in Business Development & Marketing within legal or professional services sectors.
• Experience engaging with Partners and senior stakeholders.
• Experience working at senior executive or managerial levels.

Please note: Due to the sectors we serve, 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. Applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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