Senior Business Development Executive

1 month ago

London, UK, United Kingdom legal Full time

BD Specialist

Global US Law firm - EMEA Corporate and Private Equity Practice


The European corporate practice is consistently ranked among the top five legal advisors for public and private M&A globally. Renowned for its expertise in complex, high-end, multi-jurisdictional private equity matters and large-scale cross-border acquisitions.


Purpose


This role supports business development and client development activities for the EMEA M&A and EMEA Private Equity practice groups, reporting to the EMEA Business Development Managers for these groups.


Key Responsibilities


  • Provide support to partners and lawyers in these practice groups.
  • Assist the BD Manager in executing the Practice Group plan.
  • Develop, maintain, and update key messages, marketing materials, standard slides, credentials, pitch materials, and bios for the group.
  • Support the analysis and tracking of key clients and targets.
  • Compile local and pan-European legal directory and award submissions.
  • Assist in organising partner meetings, preparing agendas, documenting actions, and following up on agreed actions.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams on profile-raising and thought-leadership initiatives for key practices and sectors.
  • Organise and prepare materials for internal practice or industry group meetings.

Pitch Support

  • Prepare credentials and pitches, tailoring materials for individual clients.
  • Track, store, and produce standard text and materials for pitches and bios.
  • Ensure consistency of pitch material and seek improvements in quality.
  • Support client presentations.

Client Relationship Management

  • Keep partners informed of developments at key clients.
  • Conduct research on clients, people, and markets in collaboration with the Global Competitive Research Team.
  • Manage data held on key clients, especially in Microsoft Dynamics.

Client Events

  • Create invitee lists by liaising with the team and lawyers.
  • Develop project plans for events.
  • Assist with reporting.

Marketing and Communication

  • Work with the PR/Media team on promoting publications/client reports.
  • Oversee contact and mailing lists for key clients and practices.
  • Support promotion via social media channels.


Skills and Competencies


Education/Experience

  • A minimum of three years’ business development experience in an international law firm or professional services environment.

Skills

  • General knowledge of business and financial markets, with a particular interest in M&A and PE.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to process information from various sources.
  • Strong team player, fostering collaborative environments and contributing to collective success.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, interact, and build relationships at all levels.
  • Proven capability to build working relationships across various functions, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment of business strategies.
  • Excellent time management skills, capable of managing multiple responsibilities amid competing priorities, tight deadlines, and changing business demands and opportunities.
  • Organised and methodical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment with diverse personalities at all levels.
  • Professional manner, consistently demonstrating the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work cross-functionally and across borders, embracing diverse challenges and opportunities.
  • Proactive in showing initiative, bringing forth innovative ideas, and possessing the ability to persuade and gain buy-in from key internal stakeholders.
  • Strong computer skills with various Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).


If you are ready to join a high-performing team and make a significant impact, please submit your application.

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