BD & Marketing (Senior) Coordinator

This role will support the global practice & sector BDM team. In conjunction with the Manager/Advisor, this role will provide support in relation to complex pitch opportunities and all other aspects of the marketing mix. This includes management of credentials, preparation and maintenance of targeted marketing collateral, provision of client overviews and relationship documents, taking lead on directory submissions, execution of business plans, coordinating marketing campaigns and initiatives, and events (alongside the firm’s events team).

What we are looking for

• Experience in BD/Marketing in a law firm or professional services firm is preferable. You will have an interest in client and general marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Attention to detail – a highly diligent candidate who has an excellent focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator – you will have excellent written and verbal English language skills. Be able to confidently present yourself to lawyers and business teams colleagues.
• Project management – you will have solid project management skills, excellent time management and organisational skills. You will have experience of working on multiple jobs, working under pressure, often to tight deadlines and able to prioritise work.
• Teamwork mentality – you will have an understanding that successful delivery of projects relies on a team.

Expectations of the role

• Work with the BDM team to enhance coordination efforts, including managing a centralised repository for credentials and marketing materials.
• Take responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and updating of practice/sector related content on Linklaters.com and on relevant intranet pages.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of Salesforce and assist the BDM team to maximise its utilisation across the practice.
• Craft comprehensive client, sector, and practice overviews to facilitate client engagement.
• Coordinate with our lawyers to ensure the readiness and quality of marketing collateral, CVs, and PitchPerfect content.
• Project management and drafting of legal directory submissions.
• Oversee the pitch process from inception to delivery for standard proposals.
• Support in raising the practice's profile both internally and externally in close partnership with the Marketing Communications team.
• Assist in the orchestration, execution, and evaluation of events such as seminars, webinars, roundtables and conferences.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as necessary.

Best Practices, Quality, and Standards

• Adhere to established work-flow processes, identify opportunities for enhancement, and advocate for the adoption of available tools and materials.
• Ensure the highest standard of work is delivered to the practice.
• Develop strong relationships with the practice, sector and CRM teams as well as other relevant business teams.
• Proactively seek feedback to gauge the quality, consistency, and timeliness of your contributions and to identify areas for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement by tracking and reporting on trends, including the variety and volume of support provided to the practice.

Experience required

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is essential. Law degree or marketing qualification would be beneficial.
• Be fully proficient in the Microsoft Office package (Word, PowerPoint and Excel are especially important).
• Marketing experience - understanding of a marketing organisation, ideally within a professional services firm.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English (mandatory).

Location

• Warsaw (hybrid model - 2 days per week from the office)

Working hours

• starting between: 9:30 - 10:00; finishing between: 17:45 - 18:15

The Team

You will be welcomed into a globally diverse and friendly team based across our Warsaw and London offices. You will also work closely with colleagues in the pitch team (PAC) and Marketing Content teams.

Your primary internal stakeholders will be the London BDM team and our London based lawyers.

This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working with a range of people across multiple offices and seniorities, and thrives on a challenge!