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Business Development Executive
We are working with a well-recognised US law firm to recruit a Business Development Executive to join its collaborative and highly regarded London BD team during an exciting period of growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded BD professional to take on a high level of responsibility, working closely with partners, senior associates, and key stakeholders across the firm.
The Role
The role will involve:
- Leading the preparation of pitches, presentations, brochures, and deal sheets
- Supporting key client plans and identifying opportunities to develop relationships
- Conducting market, client, and competitor research and sharing commercial insights
- Maintaining CRM and business development data
- Supporting practice planning and strategic BD projects
- Coordinating deal information for league tables and rankings
- Contributing to legal directories, awards, and industry submissions
- Working collaboratively with BD colleagues across the firm's international offices
- Using AI and other technology to improve BD processes and efficiency
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- Previous BD/marketing experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
- Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to work independently
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM experience is advantageous
- A willingness to embrace new technologies, including AI
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