Business Development Executive

  • Bristol
  • from £28,000 to £32,000
  • Permanent

Are you curious about markets, motivated by growth, and confident working with senior stakeholders? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you.

About the role

We’re seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth, build relationships, and raise the firm’s profile, combining strategic planning with hands-on delivery to support client engagement and commercial outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the planning and delivery of business development initiatives aligned to commercial goals
  • Analysing market trends, sectors, and competitor activity to provide actionable insights
  • Building strong relationships with partners, heads of department, and team leads to understand growth priorities
  • Developing and maintaining a network of intermediaries, referrers, clients, and targets
  • Championing the use of CRM systems and technology to segment audiences and manage campaigns
  • Representing the firm at networking events, conferences, and industry forums
  • Supporting the planning and delivery of client and firm-hosted events
  • Identifying opportunities for cross-selling, client development, and sector-focused campaigns
  • Reviewing the client base to identify opportunities for growth and deeper relationships
  • Supporting key client plans, client listening initiatives, and referral networks
  • Monitoring and reporting on business development activity and performance

About You

  • A degree (or equivalent experience) and background in business development or marketing, ideally within professional services
  • Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • Experience using CRM systems, with HubSpot knowledge highly desirable
  • Competent and confident with Excel and Word
  • A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
  • Confidence working independently while also thriving in a collaborative environment
  • A personable, professional presence when dealing with clients and external contacts
  • Curiosity about markets, sectors, and what drives client decision-making
  • Most importantly, you’ll enjoy connecting the dots — between people, data, and opportunity — and take pride in helping turn relationships into long-term value

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today!

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    Marketing Business Development Assistant

    • Bristol
    • from £27,000
    • Permanent

    Do you have the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a busy environment? 

    Our client, a high-profile UK law firm is looking for a Marketing and Business Development Assistant to join its award-winning marketing team in London. This role is ideal for someone eager to build a career in marketing and business development, with a strong interest in working within a professional services environment.

    Your responsibilities:

    • Support the Marketing & BD team with pitches, proposals, presentations, and marketing materials
    • Help plan and run client events, training sessions, and large internal gatherings
    • Maintain the events calendar and manage merchandise for events
    • Assist with onboarding new lawyers and legal directory submissions
    • Provide ad hoc support to the Marketing & BD team as needed

    Your Skills:

    • Experience or interest in marketing and business development, ideally within professional services
    • Strong communication skills, both written (high standard of English) and verbal (in person and on the phone)
    • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; InDesign experience is a plus
    • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively
    • Proactive, detail-oriented, and creative, with a willingness to contribute new ideas

    About You:

    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Confident and professional, able to liaise with senior professionals and thrive under pressure while managing multiple deadlines with strong organisational skills
    • Comfortable with a hybrid set up

    If this sounds like you, please apply today! 

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      Communications Assistant

      • Bristol
      • from £27,000
      • Permanent

      Are you proactive, creative and organised self-starter who thrives in a busy environment?

      A high-profile UK law firm is looking for a Communications Assistant to join its award-winning marketing team in London. This is a hands-on role offering real exposure to PR, media and digital communications in a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone early in their career.

      Your Responsibilities:

      • Supporting PR activity through press coverage tracking, media list management, reporting, and PR opportunity identification
      • Creating and formatting content across channels, including PDFs, website pages, lawyer profiles, and internal publications
      • Planning, creating, and scheduling social media content, including imagery, reviews, and performance reporting
      • Assisting with email marketing campaigns, from list management to monthly performance analysis
      • Supporting wider marketing activity through content planning, event coverage, CMS uploads, and ad hoc projects

      Your Skills:

      • Experience in communications PR or marketing 
      • Naturally curious and news-savvy with a strong grasp of current affairs and social media trends
      • An exceptional writer with a creative flair and passion for producing compelling content
      • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail able to juggle multiple deadlines with ease
      • Comfortable using tools like Canva or InDesign (or keen to learn) with flexibility to travel regularly to London and external venues
      • Must be driven with a can do attitude

      Why join this firm? 

      • Join a high-profile, award-winning law firm with an outstanding reputation
      • Get hands-on experience across PR, digital, social and content marketing
      • Work within a supportive and ambitious marketing team
      • Benefit from clear learning opportunities, ongoing development and strong career progression
      • Hybrid set up available

      If this sounds like you please apply today!

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        Business Development Executive

        • Nottingham
        • from £25,000 to £27,000
        • Permanent

        Are you a motivated graduate looking to kick-start your career in business development and marketing within a professional services environment?

        This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and proactive individual to join a busy Business Development team, supporting a wide range of marketing and BD initiatives designed to raise the firm’s profile and generate new business. 

        About the Role
        You will work closely with business development managers, marketing colleagues, and fee earners to help deliver effective BD and marketing activity across the business. This is a varied, hands-on role offering excellent exposure to events, campaigns, client engagement, and internal stakeholder management. Responsibilities include:

        • Supporting business development and marketing initiatives to help drive new business
        • Maintaining administrative records including planners, ROI trackers, mailing lists, CRM data, and budget tracking
        • Pre-event planning (invitation copy, delegate lists, logistics, catering, and third-party coordination)
        • On-the-day event support (registrations and meet-and-greet)
        • Post-event follow-up, CRM updates, ROI tracking, and debriefs
        • Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers such as designers, facilities, catering, reception, and PR
        • Assisting with awards, dinners, and client entertainment activities, including bookings and logistics
        • Supporting the management and tracking of business development pipelines
        • Researching industry events and managing attendance and bookings
        • Preparing content and mailing lists for email campaigns, ensuring GDPR compliance
        • Writing copy for invitations, webpages, newsletters, and social media posts
        • Supporting sector planning meetings alongside a BD manager
        • Working closely with the marketing team to deliver high-quality materials
        • Providing general administrative and ad-hoc marketing support

        About You

        • A recent graduate in marketing, business, or a related discipline
        • Some prior exposure to marketing and/or business development (e.g. placement year, internship, or relevant work experience)
        • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
        • A confident written and verbal communicator
        • Proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable, with a strong “can do” attitude
        • Comfortable managing multiple tasks and working to deadlines

        If this sounds like the right opportunity for you and you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

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          Compliance Assistant

          • Bristol
          • from £25,000
          • Permanent

          Are you looking for an exciting new role where you can be part of a dynamic, forward-looking, and agile team? If you are progressive, people-focused, and collaborative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

          We are partnering with a Top 100 law firm to recruit multiple Compliance Assistants to join their positive and supportive Bristol playing a key role within the Risk & Compliance Team.

          Your Responsibilities:

          • Review intake requests and ownership structures to ensure client and matter details are complete, accurate, and free of red flags before AML escalation
          • Conduct internal and external conflict checks using relevant databases, liaise with international offices for clearances, and assist with client and matter maintenance
          • Support AML processes, including refresh activities and monitoring of high-risk clients
          • Coordinate with team members to meet deadlines, manage time-sensitive issues, and address emerging challenges
          • Assist in reviewing engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and confidentiality terms as required, while maintaining accurate records, ensuring data compliance, and resolving confidential information issues

          Your Skills:

          • Bachelor’s degree required, with preference for a legal background, and fluency in English at C1 level or higher for international communication
          • Strong analytical, research, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail and a professional, client-focused approach
          • Ability to understand commercial considerations linked to legal advice provided by a global firm
          • Highly organised and methodical, able to prioritise effectively, manage pressure, and deliver consistently high-standard work to deadlines
          • Calm and confident decision-maker with the ability to handle challenging situations

          If this sounds like you please apply today! 

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            Legal PA

            • Birmingham
            • from £30,000
            • Permanent

            Are you a great communicator and have experience as a Legal PA?

            Our client, a top 100 law firm, is are seeking a Legal PA to join a busy and growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and keen to develop their skills within a supportive environment.

            Your Responsibilities:

            • Support the daily workflow and activities of lawyers within the Property team
            • Contribute to delivering an excellent client experience
            • Handle incoming calls from both internal colleagues and external clients
            • Keep on top of incoming correspondence, including emails and post
            • Assist with billing tasks and elements of credit control
            • Provide a range of administrative support such as scanning, printing, letter preparation, and data input
            • Manage both physical and digital filing systems and maintain accurate records

            Your Skills:

            • Demonstrated experience working as a Legal Personal Assistant
            • Solid proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
            • Highly organised with strong time-management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities
            • Motivated, adaptable and able to show initiative
            • A collaborative team player who is happy to assist others
            • Confident communicator 

            If this sounds like you, please apply today! 

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              Legal PA (12 month FTC)

              • from £32,000
              • Contract

              Do you have strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines?

              Our client, a professional law firm, is looking for a Legal Secretary/PA (12-Month FTC) to join their team.

              Your Responsibilities: 

              • Provide broad administrative, organisational, and diary management support
              • Maintain documentation, files, mailboxes, and general workflow processes
              • Coordinate travel, meetings, events, and client-related arrangements
              • Assist with financial tasks, expenses, and routine compliance activities
              • Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and external contacts while supporting team projects
              • Take ownership of workload, stay adaptable, and contribute positively to team culture and development


              Your Skills:

              • Flexible, proactive, and able to work well under pressure
              • Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail
              • High level of discretion, confidentiality, and effective problem-solving
              • Proficient in billing processes, financial reporting, and Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

              Please apply today if this sounds like you! 

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                Secretary

                • Bristol
                • from £30,000
                • Permanent

                Are you methodical, organised, and a great team player?

                Our client, a top 100 Legal Firm, is looking for an experienced Administrator to join their busy team. The role will involve providing effective and efficient administrative support service to the Real Estate team in Bristol.

                Your Responsibilities:

                • Assist on confidential client matters and provide updates to clients and lawyers
                • Handle correspondence, document preparation, and filing
                • Prepare and submit Land Registry and SDLT applications
                • Commission searches and manage incoming/outgoing documentation
                • Track legal work, monitor deadlines, and maintain accurate records
                • Schedule meetings and provide general administrative support (copying, scanning, billing)

                Your Skills:

                • Flexible, professional, and proactive approach
                • Strong communication skills at all levels
                • High accuracy and attention to detail
                • Excellent database knowledge
                • Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
                • Methodical and organised
                • Works well independently and in a team
                • Ideally experienced in Land Registry, searches, SDLT, and general admin

                If this sounds like you, apply today!

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                  AML Officer

                  • Bristol
                  • Permanent

                  Are you looking for an exciting new role where you can be part of a dynamic, forward-looking, and agile team? If you are progressive, people-focused, and collaborative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

                  We are partnering with a Top 100 law firm to recruit an AML Officer to join their positive and supportive Bristol or London team, playing a key role within both the wider Risk & Compliance Team and the firm as a whole.

                  Your Responsibilities:

                  • Collect and review CDD evidence in line with policy and procedures
                  • Prepare CDD reports and risk assessments and liaise with fee-earners for additional documentation where needed
                  • Monitor CDD for new and existing clients and manage ongoing reviews
                  • Conduct PEPs and sanctions checks, escalating issues as required
                  • Build and maintain relationships across the organisation to support compliance initiatives
                  • Support Risk & Compliance projects as needed
                  • Assist the wider Client & Matter Inception and Risk & Compliance team

                  Your Skills:

                  • Proven AML experience in an international, regulated firm such as law, banking, or credit institutions
                  • Fully conversant with UK Money Laundering Regulations and EU Directives with basic understanding of Sanctions legislation
                  • Familiar with a broad range of international company structures
                  • Experienced with high-risk clients, sanctions screening, and PEPs
                  • Skilled in obtaining CDD information from clients and public sources
                  • Excellent attention to detail
                  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact at all levels
                  • Clear communication skills, able to guide on complex fact patterns
                  • Able to multi-task, prioritise workloads, and work effectively in a team

                  If this sounds like you, please apply today!

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