Marketing & Business Development Coordinator

A top tier US & international law firm with offices in the city are looking to recruit a capable Business Development Coordinator to work as an integral part of a busy team.

This represents a fantastic opportunity for a BD/Marketing Assistant or Coordinator looking to work for a Global law firm and progress in their career. The successful candidate will work closely with the Business Development Specialist and Manager to determine strategic approaches in business development, communications and media relations.

The Marketing and Business Development Coordinator is responsible for organising a range of marketing and business development activities relevant to the Firm’s European practices and lawyers. This role primarily supports the development of the Firm's international client base, aims to identify opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients of the Firm, identify and execute on new business opportunities, and to raise the Firm's profile in the European market. This includes leading on pitches and proposals, research, matter information management, targeting initiatives, surveys and award submissions, along with other promotional activity relating to the Firm’s key areas of practice.

This role is a permanent position, with a competitive salary that is negotiable dependent upon experience and the ideal candidate would have around 1-2 years’ experience working as a BD Assistant in a US or City law firm.

Essential Skills/Requirements:

• Ability to apply research and to provide sophisticated marketing and business development recommendations to partners and associates
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail is a must
• Ability to develop clear, concise and well-structured written and verbal communications
• Proactive. A self-starter who works well without close supervision
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Team player
• Demonstrates reliability, follows through on our commitments and meets deadlines

Do not delay in applying quoting ref USLS-BDC24317; this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Marketing/Business Development professional to work for an elite US & International law firm, here in London.