Job Description

It's an exciting time to join Fieldfisher in Belfast!
Our Belfast office is experiencing significant growth as we expand our presence and strengthen our business across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team during a period of rapid development and innovation. We're building something special here driven by ambition, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact and grow with us, now is the perfect time to come on board.
Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Business Development & Marketing Manager to support the growth of our Real Estate and Dispute Resolution practices.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual who has an exceptional track record in delivering high-quality and high-impact BD and marketing programmes from within a global professional services firm. The role requires a commercial mindset and ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative to translate emerging business issues and developments into commercial opportunities.
The candidate will be working with a group of highly engaged stakeholders, be supported by a Business Development Executive and collaborate closely with the firm's Digital Marketing, Events, PR & Communications, Bids and international Business Development teams.
What You'll Do:

• Business Development strategy:

• Support the development of the practice strategy and sub-group business plans.
• Execution and communication of the strategy to the wider firm and the market.
• Client relationship management and targeting:

• Client account planning and relationship management.
• Client research and targeting.
• Development of value propositions for clients and targets.
• Cross-selling within existing clients.
• Relationship development with intermediaries and overseas law firms.
• Campaign development and delivery:

• Market research and horizon scanning to identify thought leadership and BD campaign opportunities.
• Campaign development and delivery to achieve high BD activity for the practice and increase its profile in the market.
• Project-management of the full cycle of practice campaigns providing insight into ROI and performance.
• Marketing activities and infrastructure:

• Delivery of marketing activities and proficient use of marketing systems and processes for effective client outreach.
• Creation, maintenance and distribution of the group's marketing collateral including brochures, intranet and website pages, social media posts, client alerts and practice newsletters.
• Development of a reliable process and infrastructure in relation to the group's marketing activities, such as contact mailing lists, credentials database and the local use of the firm's CRM system.
• Co-ordination:

• Cross-practice relationship-building and collaboration with international teams to identify key opportunities for involvement.
• Supervision of the event planning to ensure BD ROI is tracked and opportunities identified and followed up.
• Co-ordinate delivery of the group's RFPs, pitches, directories and award submissions.
• Coordinate marketing activities in collaboration with international teams to deliver marketing collateral, ensuring it is on message and within brand guidelines
• Business Development skills development and training:

• Strategic advice and ongoing development of lawyers' BD knowledge and skills.
• Business Development training for teams and individuals.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree educated
• At least 3 years' experience of working in a BD and/or marketing managerial role within a professional services environment
• Experience of operating in the real estate sector as well as exposure to a contentious practice in a law firm
• Excellent relationship building skills and experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong digital skills and understanding of digital and social media channels
• A collaborative, strong team player approach
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Strong stakeholder management experience

Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We're a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit:

. * Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.

• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion is not exclusive:
If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit:
What to do next:

• Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 20-30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at

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We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.
We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients' needs. We believe The Future is Human, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.

Skills Required