Job Description

Bindmans is an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an exceptional track record offering a wide range of specialist legal services to our clients, from medium-sized businesses and NGOs to public figures and private individuals. We pride ourselves on being the opposite of the 'factory firm'. Smaller but mightier than city-based alternatives, we bring deep insight, intelligence and courage to apply, test and develop the law. We enjoy our reputation for being fearless and we are proud of our outstanding track record for success.


Please note that candidates must have excellent writing and proofreading skills for this role and will be tested during the interview process.

Candidates must have experience of working in a law firm.



THE ROLE



This is a full mix marketing executive role with a MarComms focus within a small but busy marketing and BD team. It will involve overseeing many of our communications, including dealing with press and PR enquiries, writing a weekly internal newsletter, developing and executing email marketing campaigns, writing posts for our social channels and dealing with award submissions. It will also involve managing and delivering a number of events, as well as assisting with other MBD projects for a variety of different practice areas.



RESPONSIBILITIES


Assisting with and implementing a wide range of MBD activity across the firm. Working closely to support the work of the Head of Marketing and BD and the Marketing and BD Manager. Consistently meeting both internal and external deadlines.
COMMUNICATIONS


Overseeing our press office - dealing with media enquiries, responding to media requests and sending out press releases. Drafting posts for our corporate social media channels to ensure high levels of engagement and creating social cards. Assisting with adding content to our website, proofreading and editing content where necessary. Writing a short weekly internal e-newsletter. Assisting with award and directory submissions when required, including drafting and editing content. Liaising with external agencies when required.
EVENTS


Liaising with partners and other fee earners regarding event planning for seminars, webinars and networking receptions. Running the events from start to finish, including drafting and sending out invitations, monitoring response rates, liaising with external suppliers and assisting at the events.
EMAIL MARKETING


Developing, executing and monitoring a variety of email marketing campaigns within agreed timeframes in DotDigital. Proofreading and editing copy for e-marketing campaigns. Reporting on the performance of each campaign. Reviewing and maintaining data records and updating details where required.
OTHER MARKETING AND BD ACTIVITIES


Working on a range of MBD projects for our different practice areas. Involvement with developing MBD plans for the different practice areas. Reporting on MBD activity. Producing competitor analysis and carrying out other relevant research as needed. Other ad hoc MBD activities as they arise.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED


A degree is desirable but not essential A marketing qualification is desirable but not essential Experience of working in a law firm is essential Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent proofreading skills Excellent copywriting skills High level of attention to detail Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work either autonomously, co-operatively or with direction, to ensure deadlines are met The ability to manage own workload and prioritise workloads effectively Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with people at all levels Flexible approach to working hours and tasks assigned Being positive, committed and prepared to use initiative and learn Sound working knowledge of websites and social media channels
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIVERSITY


Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.



HOW TO APPLY



If you are interested in applying, and already have experience of working in a law firm, please email your CV together with a brief covering letter in support to marketing@bindmans.com, quoting the vacancy reference number.

Please note that only successful CVs will receive a reply.

Job Details


CLOSING DATE



No closing date listed



START DATE



As soon as possible



SALARY



35,000



CONTRACT TYPE



Permanent



VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER



ME-07/25



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