Mewburn Ellis
Marketing Business Development Executive
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Marketing & Business Development Executive
We are seeking a Marketing & Business Development Executive to join our M&BD team in our flagship office at 8 Bishopsgate, London.
Role Overview
This role has a clear two-part focus.
First Part
The successful candidate will provide dedicated marketing and business development support to our Life Sciences practice group, working closely with attorneys and partners in one of the firm's most strategically important areas.
Second Part
They will take responsibility for a defined set of firmwide activities, including legal directories, CRM, research and campaign support.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of business development plans for the Life Sciences practice group, which will include, campaign support, pitches, client plans, events, webinars, conferences, and client-facing activity for the Life Science market.
- Using AI and other digital tools appropriately to support research, first drafts, idea generation, and synthesis, applying sound judgement, and checking outputs carefully before they are shared.
- Assist with content creation including website updates, social media posts, articles, presentations, and marketing materials.
- Coordinate submissions for legal directories and industry awards, working with partners and senior M&BD colleagues, managing deadlines, submissions, referee programmes, and supporting information with strong attention to detail.
- Support the team in using CRM, reporting tools, and AI-enabled functionality in a confident, responsible, and commercially useful way.
- Undertake client, market, and sector research to support business development activity across the firm, analysing relevant data and trends to inform campaigns, client conversations, and planning.
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About You
We’re looking for someone with strong marketing and business development experience, ideally gained in professional services. A background in IP or a law firm isn’t essential for this role, though both would be advantageous. What you do need is to be commercial, dynamic, and ambitious and want a role where you are part of a strong team that all work together to get the job done. What matters most though is your enthusiasm and drive.
The role would suit someone who enjoys turning plans into action, building strong internal relationships, and using insight, organisation, and good judgement to help generate opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and raise the firm's profile. We are also looking for someone who is comfortable using technology, including AI tools, to work smarter, improve the quality of outputs, and help the team adopt practical, responsible new ways of working.
Experience within Life Sciences, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, MedTech, or another science-led sector and managing or supporting legal directory submissions would be advantageous.
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You will be organised, adaptable, and able to manage your time effectively. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential. Accuracy and consistency are crucial to ensure all internal and external communications align with the firm’s tone and brand.
Technical Skills
- Advanced MS Office skills
- Knowledge and comfortable in using AI and digital tools as part of day-to-day work, with the curiosity to test new approaches and the judgement to use them responsibly.
- Experience using HubSpot or another CRM system
- Experience using specialist research tools, such as IP Pilot, to support client, market, competitor, or sector research
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 30 days leave (exc. Bank Holidays)
- Generous pension scheme
- Enhanced family leave
- Firmwide discretionary bonus scheme
- Paid day off for charitable endeavours
- Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
- Discount Voucher Scheme
- Workplace ISA
- Care concierge
If you are excited by the prospect of this role and where a career with Mewburn Ellis could take you, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information on the role and a detailed role description, please contact us on recruitment@mewburn.com.
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