Marketing & BD Executive (Maternity Cover)

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is looking for a Marketing & BD Executive to manage events and collaborate across teams. The ideal candidate should have relevant law firm experience, strong CRM understanding, and high proficiency in Microsoft Office. This permanent position emphasizes teamwork and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good understanding of CRM systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while prioritizing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of all London events and logistics.
• Assist in drafting pitches for new business opportunities.
• Collaborate to create business development materials.
• Support marketing campaigns via press releases and social media.
• Assist in legal directory submissions and award entries.

Skills

Relevant experience in a law firm

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong financial, analytical skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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Marketing & BD Executive (Maternity Cover)

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 5th March 2025

Blue Legal is working with a leading law-firm who are looking for a Marketing Executive on a 9-month FTC to join their London office. The role requires the ability to manage and prioritise an ever-changing and challenging workload with a focus on quality, detail and delivery, and to liaise directly with clients and internal stakeholders to manage their requirements and expectations. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude and be a team-player, be a self-starter with plenty of initiative and resilience and works calmly but efficiently under pressure.

The Responsibilities:

• Manage the execution of all Orrick London events, including logistics, briefings, materials, venue/platform selection, speakers, and post-event follow-up, in collaboration with business development, reception, and facilities teams.
• Assist in drafting pitches for new business opportunities, including RFP responses, panel appointments, and proposals, while producing marketing materials such as capability statements and slide decks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create materials supporting business development, such as email alerts, ads, articles, and internal communications, while ensuring alignment with branding guidelines.
• Support marketing campaigns targeted at clients and prospects via press releases, Orrick.com, and social media, and coordinate internal communications like the London Eye and LinkedIn Round-Up.
• Assist in drafting and coordinating legal directory submissions (e.g., Chambers and Legal 500) and other award entries, including conducting research and gathering information.
• Support the collection and input of deal experience data into the firm’s database, ensuring effective intelligence gathering for the London office’s main practice areas.
• Help coordinate ad hoc activities in the London office, including photography sessions and updating lawyer biographies.
• Aid the marketing team in maintaining best practices for the firm’s Client Relationship Management (CRM) system, including contact input, distribution lists, event invitations, and tracking BD activity. Additionally, provide social media best practice advice in line with the firm’s policies.

The Candidate:

• Relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with a good understanding of CRM systems.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong financial, analytical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated strategic focus, self-motivation, and ability to take action in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and communicate clearly at all levels within the firm.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across offices and practice areas, and manage multiple tasks while prioritizing effectively.

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