At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and design marketing materials while coordinating pitches and proposals.
- Company: Join a leading international law firm with a vibrant marketing team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, exposure to high-level legal work, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process ensuring accessibility for all candidates.
- Why this job: Perfect for confident communicators eager to make an impact in business development.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years in marketing or business development required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you a confident communicator with a passion for business development and marketing? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Executive / Coordinator to join the busy marketing and business development team of an international law firm with a strong global presence. Based in London, with hybrid working available, this role is a key part of a collaborative team that supports the firm’s offices across Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Asia. You will work closely with colleagues in London and New York to contribute to a broad range of business development and marketing activities. This position offers exposure to high-level legal work and a fast-paced, supportive environment, ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their professional services marketing career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research, write, edit, and design a variety of marketing materials
- Draft and refine content for pitches, client presentations, RFP responses, lawyer bios, practice descriptions, and web content
- Take end-to-end ownership of pitch opportunities, coordinating inputs from stakeholders and ensuring high-quality, on-brand delivery
- Maintain and update content in the pitch management system
- Assist with submissions to legal directories, league tables, and surveys
- Conduct industry and competitive research to support business development strategies
About You:
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 2-3 years’ experience in a business development or marketing role (preferably in professional services)
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills - an in-person writing test will be part of the selection process
- Some experience managing or contributing to pitch and proposal projects
- Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and prioritise competing demands
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with CRM systems
- Familiarity with digital publishing, basic HTML, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment
- Additional languages are a plus
At Norfolk Capsey, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate.
ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY
Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we've been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates.
Contact us directly: Colette Norfolk (Managing Director) or Victoria Capsey (Managing Director)
Marketing & BD Executive / Co-ordinator in London employer: Norfolk Capsey
As a leading international law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our London office offers exceptional employee growth opportunities, including professional development and training in cutting-edge CRM technologies like Intapp DealCloud. Join us to be part of a supportive team where your contributions directly impact our business development efforts and help shape the future of legal services.
