Client Development & Marketing Exec

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

The Role

You will be dealing with internationally recognisable brands, supporting some of the world's leading lawyers and professional services teams, exploiting and developing your professional knowledge and experience. Every day is different but every day is satisfying.

We are looking for an energetic marketing and business development professional, seeking to acquire new experience and develop their careers in a positive new environment.

Your role will be to support our Practice Groups and Sectors through both internal and external communications and events.

You will be working alongside the Senior Marketing Manager and Managers for our international network, liaising with colleagues including lawyers around the world to ensure we maintain our international profile and convert that into profitable new business opportunities and long-lasting relationships.

You will be supported in your role by the wider Programme Delivery Team, within BD & Marketing, a central team of Marketing Executives, which implement and align firmwide campaigns and thought leadership across all of our business.

We're a modern, progressive law firm. We think differently and we've built a culture where individual skills and personalities can shine through. At Eversheds Sutherland, we believe that innovation comes from a culture of genuine equality and diversity and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or once in post.

Role And Key Responsibilities
• To support the Senior Marketing Manager and Marketing Managers in the delivery of the marketing and business development plan across our international network.
• Working with marketing colleagues and our lawyers, deliver thought leadership and product campaigns, distributing to international colleagues where appropriate.
• Liaise with our internal and external design teams to ensure the creation, production and delivery of marketing materials across print and digital, internal and external channels. Support in the delivery of email marketing programs including creating distribution lists, populating and creating emails, and monitoring key metrics.
• Assist in the delivery of business development activities, including the collation of research materials to support business development campaigns and individual client opportunities.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of Sector and Practice Group events including liaising with facilities on all logistical details such as, catering, invitee list and promotional material.
• Working with marketing colleagues and our lawyers, assist in the creation of pitch documents and client presentation materials.
• Ensure all internal databases and resources capturing capability, experience and client testimonials are comprehensive, up-to-date and shared through internal newsletters.
• Co-ordinate online presence, to include management of the group’s core webpages, social media channels and third party digital publications (digital literature, video, audio assets).
• Take a lead role in managing the use of Interaction (the firm’s CRM software), to include promoting broader use with our lawyers and centrally maintaining a high quality set for marketing purposes.
• Assist on ad-hoc internal comms projects, events and publications.
• Manage and contribute to wider marketing projects as required.
• Working collaboratively with marketing colleagues across the team to support with the wider delivery of key campaigns and initiatives, when required

Skills And Experience
• Previous marketing and/or business development experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in a legal or professional services environment.
• Focused on delivery and deadlines, remaining calm and considered under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, 'can do' approach which inspires confidence in others.
• The ability to work with satellite teams to deliver on time.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Capability to generate ideas and explain their merits with clarity and logic

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.
• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.