The London office of a top US law firm is seeking to hire a new Business Development Coordinator into their International Client Development & Marketing team.

• Salary 55-58k
• Hybrid working structure of 3 days in the office, 2 remote based
• City of London

This is a replacement position with a focus to offer a full generalist business development service across their London and international non-US offices, reporting directly to the International Head of Business Development and Marketing, who is also based in London.

Candidates will currently be working in a supportive business development and marketing position, either within a law firm or a City based corporation, keen to take a step-up and collaborate a successful tight knit team.

Duties of the Business Development Coordinator include:

• Lead the proposal process: analyse requests, participate in go / no-go decisions, set proposal schedule, draft and amend proposal documents
• Write and edit copy for capability statements, case studies and bios, plus occasionally other collateral such as client communications
• Prepare, maintain, and track proposal records, gather pitch feedback and provide post-pitch analysis
• Work with BD Managers and lawyers to identify client targets, develop relevant research, in co-ordination with the competitive intelligence team, and execute plans to acquire new business
• Work with partners and senior BD tema to analyse opportunities and ensure firm strategies are reflected in our proposal activities
• Maintain and develop new content for the firm’s proposal generator system
• Promote best practice and use of proposal and experience systems
• Capture and track new experience
• Regularly produce reports to keep the firm appraised of various business development activities
• Work on regional directory submissions to international surveys, awards and publications
• Ensure proper communication with your line manager, teammates and other support departments
• Create and distribute event and marketing mailings, in addition to developing and/or supporting industry/conference sponsorships and client entertainment
• Collaborate on cross-office BD projects

Candidates should ideally have a minimum of 3 years’ current experience working in a Business Development led role with current bids experience. Strong academics and qualifications are also desirable.