Linklaters
BD Advisor (6 month contract)
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Job Description
Linklaters can only achieve its vision and ambition with the support of outstanding colleagues in our business. As a BD Advisor you can gain experience within a Magic Circle law firm, working in-house or in an alternative legal service provider environment.
Role overview
You will provide essential support to our legal and business development teams. You will work closely with managers and global teams to deliver high-quality research, documentation, and coordination that drives client service excellence and supports the firm's strategic goals.
Key responsibilities
- Support lawyers and BD teams with legal research, document preparation, and case management.
- Support the development of pitch and panel submissions, and help prepare directory, award, and league table entries.
- Conduct client, market, and competitor research to inform legal strategies and client engagement.
- Draft, review, and maintain client-facing collateral, reports, and marketing materials.
- Coordinate and support targeted campaigns, events, and initiatives.
- Maintain and update practice materials, mailing lists, and databases.
- Collaborate with global and regional teams to share best practices and drive strategic projects.
- Support the implementation of BD and legal plans aligned to practice business goals.
- Project manage the end-to-end process for pitches, client alerts, and profile-raising activities.
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- Prior experience providing business development support.
- Prior experience working as a Paralegal / Support lawyer within a professional services or law firm environment is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and functions.
- Analytical skills to interpret legal and market data, and identify opportunities.
- Experience producing accurate and quality documents, RFPs, and pitches.
- High degree of commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
- IT and social media literacy; ability to facilitate meetings and present effectively.
- Organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
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