We are delighted to be working with a leading global law firm with their recruitment for a Marketing & Business Development Manager for their Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice area, on a twelve month fixed-term contract basis.
Reporting into the Head of Business Development, this role is based in London with agile working.
Key responsibilities:
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Manage day-to-day responsibilities to ensure that assignments and projects are effectively managed and in alignment with the firm’s overall strategic efforts
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Develop and support annual marketing and business development practice group plans
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Collaborate with marketing & business development department leadership and practice leaders to develop best practices
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Support responses to RFPs, and pitch, presentation, and other opportunities
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Manage and direct marketing and business development client development programs and campaigns
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Engage in research and analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering
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Support recruiting of lateral lawyers into firm via preparation of targeted information for inclusion in lateral recruiting briefing
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Manage continuous communications and interaction with departmental and practice leadership
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Work closely with the PR team to identify media opportunities to promote knowledge and capabilities of assigned groups
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Develop and maintain legal directory/league table/industry survey content
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Support coordination of business development training for lawyers in assigned department(s) and practice(s)
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Update and maintain existing marketing collateral, including the pitch template, prepare new pieces with our Design team as and when the need arises
Key experience:
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Demonstrated success in a marketing, research, management, and/or communications-related field, either in the professional services (legal sector)
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Experience in coordinating, managing and delivering strategic marketing and business development activities within a practice group setting
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Experience of arranging and delivering industry events
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Experience of managing communications, sales and new business, logistics and departmental budgets
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Able to work using own initiative and being pro-active
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An understanding of marketing principles and how to apply these to the professional services environment
Equal Opportunities
As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance