Business Development Executive (12 month FTC)

Job description

Business Development Executive on a 12-month maternity cover at an international law firm, supporting real estate banking and finance groups. Birmingham-based, hybrid working

A highly ranked and well-established law firm is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Executive to join its collaborative team on a 12-month maternity cover.Working closely with the Senior BD Manager, you will support business development and marketing activity across the firm’s Real Estate and Banking & Finance practices, playing an important role in delivering strategic initiatives and supporting the teams’ wider objectives.You will join a close-knit, collaborative BD team that works across all of the firm’s UK offices, giving you excellent exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and projects. The role also offers the opportunity to travel to UK offices and attend industry events, providing valuable opportunities to build your network and develop your experience within the legal sector.

Key Duties of the role will include:

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns, including thought leadership
• Manage and organise internal and external events, including seminars and webinars
• Support with developing BD plans for the relevant practice areas
• Assist with the firm’s client development programme
• Coordinate legal directory submissions for specific teams

The successful candidate must have experience within a professional services environment in marketing and BD. Ideally, having previous experience working at a law firm is highly desirable. You must be an excellent communicator and have close attention to detail, as you will be working with senior stakeholders.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £38,000 and £56,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

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