Full job descriptionSenior Business Development & Marketing Executive


An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development & Marketing professional to join a highly regarded law firm with a strong reputation for advising clients across creative, technology and entrepreneurial sectors.
This is an exciting role for someone looking to take ownership of a broad range of business development and marketing initiatives while working closely with partners and senior stakeholders across multiple practice areas.


The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Business Development & Marketing Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the firm’s business development strategy across several practice groups, including Corporate, Intellectual Property and Family, with a particular focus on the Technology and Publishing sectors. Working alongside lawyers and business services professionals, you will help drive strategic growth initiatives, client development programmes and marketing campaigns, contributing to the continued success of a collaborative and ambitious BD & Marketing function.


Key Responsibilities
*Act as the primary BD & Marketing contact for designated practice groups and strategic initiatives.
*Coordinate and support business development meetings, tracking actions and ensuring projects progress effectively.
*Lead the delivery of in-person and virtual seminars, conferences and client events.
*Maximise the value of sponsorships, partnerships and profile-raising opportunities.
*Conduct market and competitor research to identify business development opportunities.
*Produce high-quality marketing collateral, client communications, website content, social media posts, articles and thought leadership.
*Coordinate legal directory and award submissions.
*Support the preparation of compelling pitches, proposals and presentations.
*Maintain CRM and marketing systems, ensuring accurate reporting and data management.
*Embrace AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and enhance marketing output.


About You
You will have:
*At least three years’ experience in a Business Development or Marketing role, ideally within legal or professional services.
*Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
*Confidence building relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels.
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
*A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine commercial outlook.
*Advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Experience with CRM and email marketing platforms, along with Canva, would be advantageous.


At Norfolk Capsey, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate.


ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY
Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we’ve been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates.