Senior Business Development Executive – London

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to enhance their Corporate and Transactional practice group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal or professional services marketing, with responsibilities including managing proposals, creating marketing materials, and collaborating globally for business development initiatives. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in legal/professional services environment.
• Experience managing proposal lifecycle.
• Ability to mentor junior staff members.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Finance partners to identify business opportunities.
• Manage the proposal lifecycle and implement best practices for pitching.
• Create and distribute content-based marketing materials.

Skills

Marketing and business development experience

Collaboration with Finance group

Content creation

Education

Degree in relevant field

CIM certification

Job description

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Senior Business Development Executive – London

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted:

A top-ranked US law firm are searching for a Senior Business Development Executive to support their Corporate and Transactional practice group, based in London. You will be a vital part of the firmwide marketing and business development group and collaborate globally to drive business development initiatives. You will work closely with industry leaders and fee earners to identify new opportunities with existing and prospective clients.

The Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Finance group partners to identify business opportunities and enhance cross-selling.
• Manage the entire proposal lifecycle and implement best practices for pitching, including coaching on presentations.
• Lead or support marketing efforts like thought leadership campaigns and client focus programs.
• Create and distribute content-based marketing materials and oversee directory submissions.
• Develop marketing collateral such as brochures and client briefings, and support PR activities.
• Coordinate with global BD teams and mentor Marketing Assistants, while contributing to practice plans and client-specific email alerts.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience working within a legal/professional services environment.
• Substantial marketing and business development experience.
• While Finance knowledge is advantageous, it’s not a mandatory requirement.
• Preferably holds a degree, potentially with a Marketing (CIM) certification.

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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