Business Development Executive
Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent Date posted: 28th July 2025
An international law firm is seeking a talented and proactive Business Development Executive to join its award-winning Marketing & BD team, supporting the high-profile Entertainment & Media industry group. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of the firm’s most innovative and fast-paced sectors, working across a range of dynamic clients from global superstars to emerging disruptors.
The Responsibilities:
- Support the creation of tailored pitch materials, presentations, and marketing collateral across key subsectors
- Manage content and activity for the group’s social media channels, working with lawyers to draft engaging posts
- Coordinate high-impact industry events, webinars, and sponsorships – handling logistics, guest engagement, invitations and follow-up
- Assist in the preparation of legal directory submissions and award entries
- Update and maintain practice area descriptions, lawyer biographies, mailing lists and newsletters
- Help execute thought leadership and digital marketing campaigns in collaboration with the wider team
- Support the collection of attorney experience and credentials for internal databases and CRM tools
- Work closely with the BD Manager and other stakeholders on strategic marketing initiatives and firmwide projects
The Candidate:
- 1–2 years’ experience in a BD or marketing role within professional services (legal experience a plus)
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality content independently
- Highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities with tight deadlines
- A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in the media and entertainment space
- Comfortable working with social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, and digital marketing tools
- Technologically adept with solid Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and seniority levels
- Flexible, collaborative, and eager to bring fresh ideas to a fast-moving, client-focused team