Business Development Executive

Our prestigious global law firm client is looking for a Business Development Executive to join them on a 12m Fixed Term Contract basis.

The role will include providing general support to their Business Development team in the London office, responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with creating pitches (including drafting key selling messages, compiling relevant experience and tailored biographies), often to short deadlines
• Preparing client research briefing packs, independently as well as working with the Information Centre, and identifying opportunities and areas of strategic fit
• Assisting with writing and preparing practice award and legal directory submissions
• Deal tracking and recording to ensure the timely capture of announced deals in London, as well as reporting to league tables (Mergermarket and others)
• Supporting internal communications initiatives
• General administrative tasks are a key part of this role, including keeping team infrastructure up-to-date (including maintaining a record of pitches, research packs, new/closed matters etc)

As this role is offered on a contractual basis, the firm ideally seek someone who will hit the ground running. Whilst current/prior legal experience is preferred, they are open to considering those with general professional services experience.

As this is a urgent requirement, they ideally seek someone who is immediately available but will also consider those with some notice.

If you are a Business Development Administrator or Assistant looking for your first step up into an Executive role - please get in touch with Ryder Reid Legal today!