Marketing & Business Development Assistant – Operations at Hogan Lovells

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Marketing, Business Development, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Analytical Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Time Management, Market Research, Content Management, Project Management, Data Analysis

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Keen to become part of a truly global, collaborative team of professionals? Your journey begins here. ROLE DESCRIPTION The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering Hogan Lovells’ marketing operations activities globally and will provide marketing and business development support to practices, industry sectors, and regions. They will provide hands-on support for the creation and management of marketing content, business development materials, and manage client or matter data. This will include supporting on legal directories, business summaries, credentials, portfolios and pitches, lawyer biographies, brochure materials, and various online content with a consistent tone of voice and messaging. They will also work with their M&BD Operations colleagues to ensure processes and systems are up-to-date and used effectively by the department and contribute to projects to continually improve processes and leverage the use of technology and AI. It is envisaged that the services provided by the M&BD Operations department will expand to cover other areas and processes in future. This job description sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES Practice and Function Support Work closely with the members of the Marketing & Business Development teams to provide appropriate levels of support by service area with a consistent, reliable, timely, and high-quality approach. Develop a solid understanding of Hogan Lovells, including practices, industry sectors, clients, and competitive positioning. Know our business. Directories and awards submissions - Provide support for deliverables (updating submissions, referee lists, trackers, biography profiles, ranking analysis, publication and submission deadlines, etc.). Partner with M&BD colleagues in practice areas, industry sectors, and regions to deliver high quality deliverables including and not limited to directory submission processes, drafting pitches, credentials content management, deal reporting, research and experience capture methods. Sponsorship administration – Maintain, consolidate, and track lawyer sponsorship requests, for approval to Practice Group Leader/s and relay feedback to lawyers. Provide administrative support for events, webinars, and conferences. Content and Materials Administration Contribute to our marketing and business development efforts through deliverables such as business summaries, credential pitches, deal reporting, directory submissions administrative functions, event materials, experience capture, sponsorships, and other services in support of the firm’s business development requirements. Act as guardian and internal expert on the firm's tone of voice and its application across its marketing and other materials (process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), reference guides, etc.). Research and review relevant market, industry, competitive, and business information for the preparation of relevant content. Proofing internal and external client facing deliverables and saving to the appropriate document management system. Uploading final pitches into our global pitch system and/or our Global Pitch Library (GPL), ensuring pitch materials are kept up to date, are client-focused, compliant, and easy to evaluate. Collaborate with practice area, regional, and industry Marketing and Business Development teams to update the credentials in our experience management system, Foundation. Create and maintain client business summaries in support of our business development opportunities. Other duties and systems as assigned, supporting a broad range of M&BD services. Processes, Systems and Ad Hoc The team works across a wide range of technology including: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Microsoft CoPilot (AI & Agents) Lexis Nexis InterAction (CRM) Concep iPublish (e-communications) Introhive (ERM) Litera Foundation (Experience Management) Salesforce/Upper Sigma (Pitch Tracking) ClearViewSocial (Social Media Management) D&B Hoovers (Business research tool) ServiceNow (Cloud computing for business workflows) SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE One (1) year of marketing – Required One (1) Legal Environment or similar experience – Preferred Microsoft Office - Required QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Degree/Certificate/Diploma or equivalent tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field (NQF Level 5/6) Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4) - Required TECHNICAL SKILLS Analytical skills Basic business skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to write clearly for an international audience Strong attention to detail, combined with copy editing and proofreading skills, from general text to specialized legal marketing content Ability to manage time and workload effectively Process driven, with the ability to thrive in an environment with a focus on continuous improvement BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES Planning and Organising Adapting and responding to change Delivering results and meeting business expectations Presenting and communicating (verbally and in writing) Working with others Delivering through others Dedicated to meeting and exceeding client/stakeholder expectations Analysing data and metrics MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL / LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to manage time and workload effectively in a high-pressure environment An excellent team player; a highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with a can-do attitude Clear criminal record Hogan Lovells Cadwalader brings together more than 3,100 lawyers across 36+ worldwide offices, combining global reach with deep sector expertise. Strategically placed at the intersection of business, finance, and government. Working seamlessly across practice areas and borders. Our combination marks a new chapter. Prepare to join teams of people that want you to succeed, where ideas move quickly, support is shared freely, and colleagues help each other grow, creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong. You’ll be challenged to perform at the highest level in an environment shaped by precision, judgement, and exceptional standards. It’s a culture that expects excellence and gives you the opportunity to develop in every moment. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is a global law firm with offices in many jurisdictions and countries. Some of the information displayed may not be applicable to the region in which you are applying, your individual situation or the local legal framework. The system uses standard terminology that applies irrespective of whether you are/will be an employee, partner or self-employed.

Responsibilities

The role involves delivering global marketing operations activities and providing business development support to various practices and regions. Key tasks include managing marketing content, legal directory submissions, and leveraging AI and technology to improve departmental processes.