Marketing Executive (2013) in London

Marketing Executive (2013) Selborne Chambers

Salary: Competitive - DOE
Type: Full time, permanent
Location: London
Reporting to: Head of Marketing & Business Development
Job Purpose: A key role within the marketing team to assist with promoting Chambers' services and barristers – providing a full range of marketing support including events, data management, digital content and administration.

About Selborne Chambers

A heavyweight in the commercial chancery field, Selborne Chambers offers an exciting opportunity for a marketing professional to join one of the Bar's leading sets. Renowned for its expertise across commercial, company and insolvency, private client, media, and real property, Selborne is home to 50 junior barristers and 12 King's Counsel. Led by Head of Chambers, Ian Clarke KC, who also serves as Chair of the Chancery Bar Association, the set provides a dynamic and prestigious environment for someone looking to build a rewarding career in legal marketing.

Underpinned by its core values of Expertise, Quality Client Service, Determination, Outcome-Focused Thinking, Teamwork, Intelligent Solutions and Dependability, Selborne has built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a genuinely friendly, collaborative and supportive culture. Recently recognised as Best Chambers for Social Life at the Legal Cheek Awards 2026, Chambers is focused on the continued growth of its people, marketing and international profile, making it an exciting time to join the team.

About the Role:

Selborne Chambers is seeking a creative, organised and hard-working individual to join their friendly and busy marketing team, working alongside the Head of Marketing & Business Development and Marketing Assistant. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with barristers, staff members and clients with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You must have a keen eye for detail, thrive working within a fast-paced environment and be willing to take on various tasks and adapt to changing priorities as needed.

This is a varied and rewarding role offering the opportunity to work across digital marketing, business development, events, legal directories, communications and brand development. With an exciting programme of events, growing international initiatives and exciting projects on the horizon, this is an excellent opportunity for a creative and proactive marketer to broaden their skills, contribute new ideas and play a key role in supporting the continued success of Chambers.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Organisation
• Digital Marketing, Social Media & Website Management
• Data Management
• Legal Directory Submissions & Awards
• Internal Communications & Meetings Support
• General Support

Event Organisation:

• Assist in the precise planning and delivery of Chambers' programme of events including internal and external seminars, lunches, conferences, pupillage fairs, sporting, social and charity-based events for members and/or clients.
• Support the team with the production of event materials, guest lists, programmes, and maintaining information on attendance.
• Assist in managing events including on-site setting up and assistance, meeting and greeting guests, ordering and displaying refreshments, and the general running and closing of events (including morning and evening events).
• Research into and attend venue viewings, liaising with events venues and suppliers.
• Research into relevant external conferences and events.

Digital Marketing, Social Media & Website Management:

• Assist with the management of digital content and brand management, including the website, social media accounts and marketing campaigns, podcasts and webinars.
• Create high quality digital content, including artwork design for social media posts – following brand guidelines.
• Update, edit and proof-read online content, liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in the administration of digital campaigns and initiatives.

Data Management:

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date marketing and client database, including conducting research into new contacts and note practice areas of interest.
• Cleanse and update data.

Legal Directory Submissions & Awards:

• Assist with the administration and preparation of submissions to the Legal Directories, including updating and proof-reading member profiles, setting up follow-up interviews for barristers with directory researchers and referee management through the directory portal.
• Assist with the evaluation of yearly rankings.
• Assist with Legal Award Submission.

Internal Communications & Meetings:

• Collate updates from all key staff members; list opportunities for members' consideration in a monthly internal newsletter for members and staff.
• Help to promote internal communications and cohesion.
• Attend and minute marketing-related internal meetings and noteaction points.
• Support Chambers Committees from an administration and marketing perspective, including the Pupillage committee Equality Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee, the Wellbeing Committee, and the Chambers Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee.

General Support:

• Assist the administration staff and clerking team with updating diaries and booking travel/accommodation.
• Such other tasks may reasonably be required from time to time.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Strong organisation and/or project management skills
• Experience of event management
• Digital design/creative experience
• Be proactive and flexible

Desirable Skills

• Marketing degree or equivalent qualification preferred but not essential
• Video/audio editing experience preferred but not essential
• Previous experience in a marketing position within a similar legal services or professional service environment.

Software Knowledge:

Selborne use the following software/online platforms on a regular basis. Experience in most of these is ideal, but not essential: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Canva, LEX (Opus2 Chambers Management Software for Barristers), WordPress, Zoom, LinkedIn

All applicants are requested to complete an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion form, available here.

For all enquiries please contact:

ABC Partnership - 0203 890 8190 – enquiries@abcllp.com

To apply for this role please email a comprehensive CV and covering letter to Georgina Sundown – Georgina@abcllp.com

All third-party applications will be forwarded to ABC Partnership Ltd.

ABC are committed to equality and to fostering diversity in our profession.

We will treat everyone equally and irrespective of their age, background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Please advise us in advance of the interview if you have any access needs (including those arising from neurodiversity) and/or require reasonable adjustments for the interview so that we can make appropriate arrangements.