Marketing & BD Executive (Maternity Cover)

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Marketing & BD Executive for a maternity cover role in their London office. This exciting opportunity involves managing various marketing initiatives, including events, pitches, and internal communications, while collaborating with diverse teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong project management and interpersonal skills. If you are a proactive self-starter with a passion for marketing in the legal sector, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact within a leading firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of events and collaborate with internal teams.
• Assist in drafting pitches and marketing materials.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Self-Motivation

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant experience in a law firm

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CRM Systems

Job description

Home Marketing & BD Executive (Maternity Cover)

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, be a team-player, a self-starter with plenty of initiative and resilience, and work 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.