Business Development Executive – Commercial Disputes

at  Reynolds Porter Chamberlain

Job Title
Business Development Executive – Commercial Disputes
Position
Full Time
Role

Business Services
Location

London
Experience

Legal
Description

QUALITIES AND SKILLS:

• Good drafting and grammar skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong operational and project management skills
• Stature and gravitas - professional, credible, impactful and confident with persuading and influencing where appropriate
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Flexible - is happy to work outside normal working hours when required
• Enthusiasm
• Creativity - the courage to be brave with new ideas
• Effective relationship builder - able to interact with individuals at all levels across the business
• Shows initiative
• Is a self-starter and has the ability and confidence to run with things
• Being an ambassador of the firm

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Business Development Manager (BDM), this position has responsibility for the delivery of marketing and business development services to the Commercial Disputes Group.
The department is one of the firm’s largest practices areas and comprises lawyers who focus on litigation and arbitration; they represent clients on their commercial disputes, banking and financial markets disputes, tax disputes, and contentious and non-contentious issues relating to employment, restructuring and insolvency and competition. Each sub-group has its own industry focus, client base and approach to marketing.
The role would be suitable for a Business Development Assistant or Executive who is looking for a full mix role but in a mid-sized law firm where they can make a strategic impact and help shape the growth of this dynamic group.
The role has a primary focus on marketing and business development but will also be involved in other go to market initiatives including strategic events and other commercially important activities.

DAY TO DAY DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Business intelligence

• Understanding the service profile and key audiences of each practice area serviced and its nuances