At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to drive business development initiatives and collaborate on exciting projects.
- Company: Dynamic law firm with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with global teams and enhance your career in a prestigious firm.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced setting while developing your skills in business development.
- Qualifications: 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Essential Functions
- Participate in planning, preparing and implementing London Business Development Department's initiatives, including pitch/proposal, RFP responses, cross-selling activities, and promotion of best practices.
- Collaborate on key client and industry initiatives with global business development team members.
- Assist in the implementation of seminars and events including negotiating sponsorship packages.
- Work with lawyers on various directory and award submissions, including drafting, referee management and follow-up and coordination with the Recognitions team.
- Provide support in the preparation, editing, coordination and dissemination of materials including RFPs, pitch proposals and presentations; ensure effective follow up.
- Maintain and update marketing collateral for the London office, working closely with global practice and sector BD teams on global materials.
- Help collect and maintain deal descriptions and databases.
- Onboard new partners, associates and trainees.
- Research existing and prospective clients, competitor activity and market trends/opportunities.
- Handle additional Business Development and marketing projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of Business Development and marketing experience.
- Experience in a professional services or legal environment (preferred).
- Experience in relation to any of the product and service areas above (preferred but not essential).
Competencies
- Personal Effectiveness: Takes personal responsibility for completing assignments; demonstrates honesty and professionalism; engages others with respect, trust and dignity; exhibits a positive attitude and contributes to high morale.
- Management Excellence: Manages workload by setting priorities; demonstrates ability to multi-task; organises work and manages time to achieve maximum efficiency; keeps team informed of work/project status.
- Knowledge and Skills: Supports team by applying technical and functional skills; communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Professional Excellence: Contributes ideas to plans and projects; responds professionally to requests for information; actively participates in training opportunities.
- Results Focus: Sets and meets annual performance and development goals; demonstrates flexibility by supporting special requests and projects.
The information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
London BD Specialist employer: Paul Hastings
At Paul Hastings LLP, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Strategic Business Development Specialist in London, you will benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and a commitment to innovation that sets us apart in the legal sector. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking firm that values your contributions and supports your career growth in a vibrant city.
