Marketing and Business Development Manager (City of London)

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading global law firm who are recruiting for a Marketing and Business Development Manager for one of their key practice groups on a 12 month FTC to join their London office. The role involves collaborating with sector support teams and contributing to other firmwide marketing and business development initiatives as needed. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate excellently, as well as collaborate with team members across offices, practices, and sectors.

The Responsibilities:

• Develop and executes marketing strategies to enhance the visibility of the practice group.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, assisting lawyers, and executing approved plans and proposals, including RFP responses.
• Lead key campaigns such as the group’s annual “Emerging Themes” initiative and manages marketing-related events and presentations.
• Coordinate the seamless integration of lateral hires and ensures alignment across departments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the financial services industry and conducts competitive intelligence and marketing research.
• Produce and distributes external communications including newsletters, client alerts, and mailing lists.
• Assist practice group leaders with planning and budgeting, and supports broader firmwide initiatives as needed.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, PR, Administration, or a related field, with at least five years of marketing or public relations experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to interact professionally at all levels and diplomatically seek clarity or information when needed.
• Skilled in project management, budgeting, organisation, and planning; proficient in Microsoft Office tools and comfortable working in a web-based environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, creativity, and customer/client focus; able to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and adapt to changing demands.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.