Business Development Executive (Private Wealth & Sport) - Ambitious Law Firm

An ambitious, London based, full-service law firm is looking for a proactive Business Development Executive to provide support to the business development efforts of their well-regarded Private Wealth and Sport sectors.

The successful applicant will be joining a firm who champion individualism and thrive on dynamic teamwork. The firm have built a strong reputation on the success of their exceptionally talented people who each bring a unique set of strengths, skills and perspectives that when combined, lead to outstanding results for the firm’s clients. You will have the space you need to be yourself, while working with some of the most brilliant minds who will inspire, challenge and support you every day. The firm will nurture you as you grow your career, while recognising that everyone’s goals and aspirations are different. Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager, you will support three core departments, Wealth & Succession, Family and Trusts & Estates Disputes, and will also assist with the firm’s cross-stream sector initiatives involving the Corporate, Real Estate and Commercial Disputes practice groups with an exciting vision to service the legal needs of affluent individuals, families, business owners, trustees and family offices throughout their life journeys. The Sport group seeks to engage with high-profile sports people, agents, clubs and sports businesses. There is considerable cross-over in both audiences, and it is estimated that the split of the role will be around 75% Private Wealth and 25% Sport sector. Monitoring business development budgets and expenditure and assisting in the drafting and delivery of BD plans, you will provide day-to-day BD and marketing support to fee earners. The Business Development Executive will enjoy a broad and varied role with responsibilities including client targeting, CRM and some occasional pitching. On the marketing side, the role holder will lead on event planning, idea generation and event logistics, will manage the annual directory submission process and support on campaigns and content creation.

An analytical, tenacious and self-motivated team player, the ideal candidate will be organised and confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build good rapport with individuals at all levels across the business. Strategic and commercially savvy, the Business Development Executive will have proven experience gained in a similar role within a high performing professional services environment, preferably in a law firm. Private Wealth sector knowledge or experience will also be highly advantageous.

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