Business Development and Marketing Executive, London Area (Hybrid)

Blue Legal is partnering with a leading law firm to recruit a Business Development Executive & Marketing Assistant to support its growth across the UK and Germany. The successful candidate will work closely with partners, fee-earners and marketing colleagues to identify new business opportunities, strengthen client relationships, support cross-office collaboration and deliver targeted marketing activity.

The Responsibilities:

• Support partners and fee-earners across the UK and Germany in developing and implementing business development initiatives, identifying target clients, new opportunities and potential areas for growth.
• Research target clients, sectors, markets and referrer networks to support business development planning, client targeting and relationship management.
• Coordinate pitches, proposals, presentations and client development plans, ensuring the firm’s combined expertise and capabilities are effectively communicated.
• Plan and deliver client events, networking activities and industry conferences, managing logistics, invitations, attendee coordination and post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with the Germany-based marketing team to deliver coordinated marketing campaigns, communications, social media activity and client-facing materials.
• Provide UK market insight and contribute to the development of content, credentials and presentations that strengthen the firm’s market positioning and promote a joined-up approach across both offices.
• Maintain accurate CRM and business development records, track opportunities and follow up on leads, meetings and introductions.
• Monitor progress against agreed business development priorities, coordinate meetings and actions, and report on activity and outcomes to support the firm’s wider commercial objectives.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience in business development, marketing, client relationship management or a related role within professional services, ideally within the legal sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality pitches, presentations and client-facing materials.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate events and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with strong research and analytical skills and the ability to identify opportunities for business growth.
• Confident interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with partners, fee-earners and colleagues across different offices and jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience using CRM systems and marketing tools advantageous.
• Experience working within an international or multi-office professional services environment would be an advantage.