BD & Events Assistant (6 Month FTC)

Job description

Blue Legal are currently partnered with a leading UK-headquartered law firm who are searching for a BD & Events Assistant to support the Business Development & Marketing team in London. With an international outlook, advising some of the world's most recognised brands, fast-growth businesses and innovative start-ups, the firm's work regularly spans multiple jurisdictions, covering global employment matters, international IP portfolios and complex cross-border transactions.

As a BD & Events Assistant, you will provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Business Development & Events team, helping to deliver a range of internal and external events and supporting wider BD and marketing activity. The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a law firm or professional services environment, with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to build effective relationships with lawyers, clients and external suppliers.

The Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Business Development & Events Team, including scheduling meetings, managing the events calendar and monitoring the team mailbox across the London and US offices.
• Assist with venue and supplier research, including hotels, restaurants, caterers, florists, photographers and other event suppliers.
• Support the planning and delivery of events, including RSVP management, guest lists, name badges, event materials and shipping logistics.
• Maintain, organise and order Events Team supplies, ensuring all materials are available when required.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve Events Team processes, systems and technology, helping to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Coordinate internal meetings with limited supervision, arranging appropriate meeting rooms, visitor access, video conferencing, dial-in facilities and other logistical requirements.
• Build strong relationships with lawyers, internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers and external contacts to ensure events and meetings are delivered to a high professional standard.

The Candidate:

• Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment, ideally in a Business Development, Events, Marketing or similar support role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English