Senior Specialist - Business Development, Global Marketing
Location: London | Type: Full-Time
Overview
Support international marketing and business development initiatives, with a focus on the London and Brussels offices. The role will work closely with the firm's International Disputes (Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration) and Environmental, Food & Chemicals practice groups, driving profile-raising activities, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives across key markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare pitches, proposals, credentials statements, and client presentations
- Support and deliver events, webinars, sponsorships, and client-facing initiatives
- Manage business development projects and marketing campaigns from conception through to execution
- Draft and coordinate legal directory submissions, including Chambers and Legal 500
- Maintain CRM data and track business development activity and opportunities
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and identify client development opportunities
- Produce marketing content, including client alerts, articles, website updates, and thought leadership materials
- Support partners and lawyers with business development plans, client targeting, and strategic initiatives
- Work closely with the Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration, and Environmental, Food & Chemicals practice groups to drive profile-raising and growth objectives
Requirements
- 5+ years' business development and marketing experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
- Experience supporting litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution, regulatory, or sector-focused practice groups is advantageous
- Strong writing, project management, and organisational skills
- Proven experience with pitches, proposals, events, and legal directory submissions
- Experience using CRM systems and reporting on BD activity
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders
Key Skills
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Collaborative, adaptable, and able to build relationships across seniority levels
- Comfortable working across international offices, teams, and time zones
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Working Hours
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with flexibility required to support international teams and events as needed.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
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