Events and Client Engagement

• Develop and manage sector-focused events, roundtables, conference sponsorship, webinars and networking opportunities that support client engagement and profile raising.
• Drive effective follow-up, including tracking attendance, gathering feedback and supporting relationship development activity.
• Evaluate marketing effectiveness and contribute to continuous improvement.

Digital and Campaign Activity

• Work with partners and sector teams alongside the BDM to develop integrated campaigns that raise profile, strengthen client relationships and support revenue growth. Advise on and support the use of social media to raise profile of the practice and individuals.
• Ensure website and intranet content is current, engaging and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Assist with e-marketing activity, including newsletters, ebriefs, campaign delivery, GDPR compliance and performance reporting.

Wider Contribution

• Contribute to firmwide BD and marketing projects as required.
• Take ownership of personal development and actively build BD and sector knowledge.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the BD function and wider firm.

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Essential & Desirable Criteria

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years' experience in a business development or marketing role within legal, professional services or a similar relationship-led environment. Experience supporting sector-focused business development programmes.
• Experience in, or exposure to, Education, Sport, Media & Creative, Employment or Immigration markets is desirable but not essential.
• A proactive, motivated individual with a strong interest in business development and client relationship management.
• Must have the ability to work alone and on own initiative but within a team environment.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing sector knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, flexible approach.

What You’ll Gain

• We see this role as an important step in building a long-term career in legal business development.
• You will be supported to develop both your technical BD skills and commercial understanding through hands-on experience, exposure to senior stakeholders and involvement in strategic initiatives.
• This role offers exposure to some of the firm's most dynamic and strategically important sectors and practice areas, providing significant opportunity to develop commercial, client development and strategic marketing expertise.
• The successful candidate will work closely with senior partners and have a clear pathway for progression within the Marketing & Business Development team.