Business Development & Marketing Executive in Belfast

We are seeking a Business Development & Marketing Executive to support growth in Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and EPIC (Employment, Pensions, Immigration and Compliance) practice area. You will work closely with the BD & Marketing Manager for those practice areas to support new business targeting, client relationship management and campaigns. Join Fieldfisher Belfast and help shape our growth. We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Business Development & Marketing Executive to join our Belfast office and play a key role in supporting the firm’s continued expansion.

Working closely with lawyers and senior business development colleagues, you will be at the heart of how we position our expertise, build client relationships and win new work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration and responsibility, and who wants to develop their career within a dynamic, supportive professional services environment. Based in our Belfast Hub, you’ll gain exposure to high profile projects while making a tangible impact on the success of our practice areas.

Key responsibilities

• Working closely with lawyers and the BD & Marketing Manager in the execution of the practice BD strategy.
• Maintaining credentials for the practice areas and collating capability statements.
• Producing first draft bids, proposals and pitches.
• Supporting the directory submissions process.
• Conducting research on clients, competitors and industry/market trends.
• Tracking progress on the group’s BD plans and ensuring follow up and actions following business development meetings.
• Coordinating a programme of client events, seminars and webinars.
• Supporting key client management and cross-selling initiatives with the wider firm.

A bit about you

You must have a minimum of 2 years' experience of working in a BD or marketing function in a professional services environment or an environment related to this role. In addition to this, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Good desktop publishing skills, particularly PowerPoint and Word.
• Very good written skills, able to produce good quality first drafts.
• Good understanding of data analysis coupled with proficient use of Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and stay calm under pressure.
• Proactive and self-sufficient with the ability to take ownership and manage certain tasks with limited guidance.
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners and other key stakeholders.
• A flexible and can-do approach, willing to provide support across other areas when required.
• A team player who is analytical, tenacious and self-motivated.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH? We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more.
• Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you’d like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
• Inclusion is not exclusive: If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

What to do next:

Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV. Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter. Every role recruits differently. But we’ll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises. For hybrid opportunities, you’ll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting. We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can’t always promise that. We will work around everyone’s availability.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

The Firm: We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London, we are spreading across Europe at pace. In addition to UK, China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain. With 1,800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture, but you will find a homely, family feel even in the largest offices.

Quality on both sides: Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, technology and life sciences. We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure companies, global banks and financial institutions. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.