Business Development Executive

Leading London corporate law firm based in the heart of the City is seeking a Business Development Executive on a full-time, permanent basis.  The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, with experience supporting bids, pitches, proposals within a law firm environment.

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• Salary to £45,000
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote - 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Fantastic employee benefits - 28 days annual leave - Gym discounts
• Liverpool Street / City

Reporting into the Head of Business Development , this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-achieving, collaborative Business Development and Marketing team. You will support on all BD initiatives across the firm’s practice areas, departments and sectors, assisting with client development initiatives and using data and insight to inform activity. This role would suit someone currently operating in a large BD team looking to step up and gain more hands exposure.

Business Development Executive Key Responsibilities:

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• Support the coordination and delivery of bids and pitch documents, ensuring submissions are produced to deadline and to a high standard
• Draft, edit and format high-quality, persuasive proposal content, working with partners and colleagues to gather relevant information
Ensure bids are consistently delivered to deadline, including fast-turnaround submissions
• Assist with producing referral and pipeline reports for internal stakeholders
• Help partners follow up on opportunities identified through CRM reporting
Support client relationship management initiatives, including Key Account Management programmesProvide administrative and research support for partner-led client development plans.Help track opportunities and support the progression of prospects through the pipeline

Business Development Executive Skills & Requirements:

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• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a bids, proposals, or business development role, ideally within a law firm
• Willingness to continue professional development and build expertise in bids and business development
• Comfortable working to deadlines, including fast-turnaround submissions
• Ability to translate technical content into clear, client-focused messaging (with guidance)
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience using Salesforce CRM systems desirable