Purpose of the role:
Our client is looking to recruit an ambitious Business Development professional to join them on a 12 month fixed term contract, and work with other members of the global BD team to manage the implementation of the Jersey legal BD plans with a focus on two key service lines.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the agreed BD plans for the relevant service lines including the planning and execution of multiple events, conferences and sponsorships (locally and in London)
- Support in the delivery of individual partner BD plans providing updates against progress as required
- Ensure regular planning and review meetings are scheduled with each service line team and that planned activity is budgeted, reviewed and monitored
- Budgets - management and control of expenditure with the service line teams and provide monthly updates on position v budget
- Directory submissions - preparation and delivery of high quality legal directory submissions
- Participation in various ad hoc BD projects or group wide initiatives as appropriate
Skills required:
- Excellent academics with a relevant degree (2.1 or equivalent)
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in order to support partners and associates in the preparation of pitches and proposals
- Strong analytical skills and confidence in meeting and networking with clients and intermediaries as well as the ability to form and maintain highly effective working relationships with all levels of seniority across the firm