Senior Business Development Executive – Edinburgh

Blue Legal; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Edinburgh is looking for a Senior Business Development Executive to enhance the profile of key sectors such as Energy and Infrastructure. This role requires previous experience in business development within a legal setting, as well as confidence in client interactions and the ability to present complex information. The position is contract-based for 12 months, offering an ideal opportunity for experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a legal or professional services firm.
• Previous business development or marketing experience in a law firm.
• Confidence in presenting ideas to colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities to raise firm’s profile in key sectors.
• Develop marketing materials and manage submissions for directories and awards.
• Handle key client relationships and promote thought leadership.

Skills

Experience in business development

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to analyze complex information

Job description

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Senior Business Development Executive – Edinburgh

One of the UK’s largest technology-focused law firms is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to join their team, on an initial 12-month contract. This role will support the Energy & Infrastructure sectors for the firm’s key clients, to coordinate activities to raise the sector and overall firm’s profile. This role is ideal for an experienced professional looking for an opportunity to be part of a global forward-thinking firm.

The Responsibilities:

• Work closely with internal teams to pitch legal services to existing and potential new clients.
• Developing and preparing marketing materials to support implementation of business development activities. This includes creating compelling presentations, proposals, and other collateral.
• Responsible for coordinating the firm’s directories and awards submissions process.
• Coordination of business development events, working with legal teams to develop content, and ensure smooth-running of events.
• Managing the firm’s key client relationships, identifying opportunities for cross-selling, and developing strategies to retain and grow these relationships.
• Promoting the firm’s thought leadership initiatives, ensuring the firm is positioned as a leader in its areas of expertise.
• Maintenance of the firm’s databases, ensuring client information is kept updated and data is kept in line with the firm’s best practice processes.

The Candidate:

• Experience working within a legal / professional services firm.
• Previous business development or marketing experience gained within a law firm.
• Ability to analyse complex information and to present the key points concisely.
• Possess strong written and verbal skills and be confident in dealing with colleagues at all levels.

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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