Marketing and Business Development Lead – Law Firm

Hours: Full time (5 days pw) or Part Time (4 days pw)

Location: Coventry / Hybrid with homeworking supported up to 50% of the week if desired

Salary: circa £30,000 per annum

About the firm:

A multi award-winning, Lexcel and CQS accredited, Legal 500-recognised law firm based in modern, purpose-built offices in Coventry with free secure parking onsite.

The firm was established over 10 years ago, following the merger of several leading law firms, and their roots go back over 100 years. Training and development is high on their agenda for all staff which starts with a full induction and soft skills training, through to providing support and funding for professional qualifications.

The firm offer flexible and hybrid working options for all staff, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. You’ll be working in fabulous state of the art, modern, open plan offices which are light and bright, with some great facilities, making for a great collaborative, enjoyable working environment where you really feel part of a team.

What you’ll be doing:

The role will involve playing a key part in supporting the law firm’s growth by increasing brand awareness, strengthening the firm’s social media presence and supporting business development activity.

The role focuses on raising profile, supporting lawyers with visibility and relationship-building and delivering practical marketing activity.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality content that promotes the law firm’s expertise, values and culture
• Supporting and encouraging lawyers to build their professional profiles
• Monitoring engagement and adjusting activity to maximise reach and impact
• Helping develop and communicate the firm’s brand story, reinforcing its position as a leading law firm
• Identifying opportunities to promote the firm through external channels and partnerships including identifying events and networking opportunities for lawyers to attend
• Overseeing website content
• Working with lawyers to support the creation of news, insights and updates that demonstrate expertise and support SEO objectives
• Supporting client communications with newsletters and targeted updates
• Assisting with marketing activity that supports repeat instructions and cross-selling
• Supporting with planning and delivering hosted seminars and networking events

Who we’re looking for:

Suitable candidates will have:

• Experience of marketing and business development within a professional services environment (e.g. law firm, estate agents, accountancy, recruitment etc.)
• Proficiency in WordPress, Adobe and Canva
• Experience of using social media/content scheduling platforms
• Experience of supporting a law firm with marketing and business development (advantageous but not essential)
• Excellent attention not detail
• Good proof-reading skills
• Experience in content creating
• Sound commercial awareness
• The ability to work collaboratively with lawyers across a range of legal services
• A keen interest in getting involved in business development as well as marketing
• Excellent communication, engagement and influencing skills

What’s on offer:

This is a permanent job offered on a full-time (5 days pw) or part-time (4 days pw) basis. Core working hours are 9:00am to 5:15pm with an hour for lunch. Homeworking is available 50% of the week, if desired.

Benefits include:

• 24 days’ annual leave, increasing to 25 days
• Duvet day on your birthday
• Holiday buy and sell scheme, up to 5 additional days
• Company pension scheme
• Full induction programme
• Technical and soft skills training e.g. telephone system, case management system, HR system
• Access to online training and webinars
• Discounted legal fees
• Social calendar of activities including Christmas party with entertainment, and a summer party for staff and their families
• Community and fund-raising events
• Long service awards
• Free parking on site
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities

Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge

Know anyone who might be interested: A bonus of £300 is available for a successful referral on this role. Please see website for details/conditions

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be!

Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.

Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.