Senior Business Development Executive - EPI & Disputes
Location: London Contract: Fixed term Working pattern: Full time
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to join a high performing Business Development team supporting partners and associates across the EPI and Disputes practices. The role works closely with senior BD managers and London based partners, with regular interaction across EMEA, the US, Asia and Australia, and strong collaboration with the clients and markets team.
This is a broad, hands on BD role covering pitches, client pursuits, campaigns, profile raising and events.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day to day pitches, proposals and tenders, including drafting responses and maintaining precedents
- Prepare and maintain marketing collateral, credentials, CVs and practice content
- Drive directory and awards submissions (e.g. Chambers, Legal 500)
- Support client engagement initiatives, cross selling and campaigns
- Organise and support events, including hosted events and industry conferences
- Deliver client, market and competitor research
- Maintain website, intranet and credentials databases
- Build trusted relationships with partners, associates, PSLs and global BD colleagues
Skills & Experience
- Around 3-4 years' experience in business development or marketing (flexible for strong candidates)
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred
- Background or exposure to EPI or Disputes desirable
- Strong drafting, project management and stakeholder skills
- Confident systems user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CRM experience advantageous)
- Commercial, proactive and comfortable working in a fast paced partnership environment
Diversity & Inclusion
The organisation is committed to building an inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.