New Business Executive

Law Staff Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the City of London is seeking a New Business Executive to enhance client acquisition efforts for their Property Law department. This role involves sales, relationship management, and compliance checks. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 plus commission, alongside generous benefits including flexible work-life balance initiatives and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Birthday day off

Bonus scheme

Career development programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Health Cashback Plan

Length of service awards

Wellbeing initiatives

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and client relationship management.
• Ability to track and follow up on leads.
• Proficient in providing tailored information and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Respond to new client enquiries and qualify leads.
• Track and follow up on leads using the firm's CMS.
• Promote property services and manage client onboarding.

Skills

Client relationship management

Sales techniques

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

CMS Software

Job description

About the Firm

Our Legal 500-recognised client, established in the 1920s, is a diverse and dynamic law firm consistently acknowledged by Chambers UK, The Legal 500, and The Times Top 250 Law Firms. The firm is ranked among the top 20 firms in the UK for family law and has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year — a reflection of its supportive culture, commitment to wellbeing, and ongoing investment in its people.

Our client is seeking a New Business Executive to join their team. This role combines sales, client relationship management, and compliance, playing a key part in attracting new clients for the Property Law department and supporting revenue growth.

What will be expected of you?

• Respond to new client and introducer enquiries via phone, email, and online, qualifying leads and assessing their needs.
• Track and follow up on leads to maximise conversion opportunities using the firm’s CMS.
• Provide clear, tailored information, proposals, and fee estimates to prospective clients.
• Promote the firm’s property services and identify opportunities to upsell additional offerings.
• Manage client onboarding, collecting required information and documentation.
• Complete AML checks, ID verification, and source of funds/wealth reviews.
• Work closely with fee earners to ensure a smooth handover once matters are opened.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, conversions, and marketing sources.
• Support business development and marketing initiatives, identifying cross‑selling opportunities.
• Achieve agreed targets for new client acquisition and revenue growth.

What's on Offer

In return, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Staring salary of up to £30,000pa + commission
• A generous holiday allowance that increases with length of service
• Birthday day off
• Bonus scheme
• Career development programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health Cashback Plan
• Length of service awards
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Family‑friendly policies and a strong focus on work‑life balance

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