Business Development Executive

Talent Frame are pleased to be working with a global Law Firm who are looking to hire a Business Development Executive. This is a hybrid role, working 4 days per week in London.

As a Business Development Executive, you will be part of a team providing support to the BD & Marketing department. This role will primarily support a Senior BD Manager, working as part of a collaborative and high performing team to deliver on a range of BD activities and projects.

The ideal candidate will be able to manage the execution of projects from start to finish, provide support to the BD Managers on a wide range of initiatives, and be comfortable assisting with Fee Earner meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the Partners and Fee Earners in the production of credential statements, pitch documents and PowerPoint presentations, marketing material (including brochures and client briefings) and other client communications.
• Supporting with event planning under the instruction of a BD Manager. 
• Coordinating Partner and Fee Earner attendance and supporting material for externally organised conferences and exhibitions.
• Preparing documentation for business development meetings including agendas, emails, business development schedules and other documents.
• Supporting the BD Managers in implementing business development activities including: planning, organisation and project management of a wide range of client-focussed events and digital sessions and effective follow-up activity. 

Experience Required:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two year's experience working as an BD Assistant or Executive within a Business Development function in the legal or professional services field. In addition to this, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Good desktop publishing skills, particularly PowerPoint and Word, and shows strong willingness to develop tech skills.
• Excellent written skills, able to produce good quality first drafts.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage different workstreams for each of the BD Managers, and to use initiative wherever possible.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and stay calm under pressure.
• Demonstrates a positive can-do attitude and shows initiative to support the BD Managers.
• Proactive and self-sufficient with the ability to take ownership and manage certain tasks with limited guidance.
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners/ key stakeholders.
• A flexible and can-do approach, willing to provide varied support across various different departments when required.
• A team player who is collaborative and self-motivated.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.

If we receive a high number of applications, we may need to close earlier than advertised so get your application in quickly! Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.