Business Development & Marketing Assistant - BD & Marketing

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Belfast Business Development (BD) & Marketing team. We are seeking a proactive and dynamic individual with a flair for effective communication, events planning and business development activity. At A&L Goodbody, the BD & Marketing department is integral to our business and provides seamless delivery of marketing services internally and to our clients. You will be joining a collaborative team, that values development and encourages continuous growth.

As a BD & Marketing Assistant your role will involve the following:

• Event assistance: Support in planning and hosting business development events. Flexibility required to occasionally work outside normal working hours to facilitate events.
• Pitches and tenders: Supporting the preparation and submission of pitches and tenders, including identifying opportunities, drafting content, coordinating materials and maintaining up-to-date internal records.
• Legal directories: Assist in all elements of legal directories engagement including creating documents, liaising with lawyers for input, arranging interviews, and post-submission actions.
• Client relationship management: Assist in the implementation and upkeep of the firm's CRM system.
• Marketing communications: Assist in the production and maintenance of all marketing communications and materials.
• Internal communications: Assist with the preparation and delivery of internal communications and newsletters.
• Business development support: Business research, analysis and reporting to facilitate development of Belfast office corporate client base.
• General administration: Assisting with all required ad-hoc administrative and project requirements.

Requirements

• A team player who is keen to add value and who will actively engage with our culture and core values
• Motivated to contribute to and learn from a high-performing, growth-orientated team
• A professional individual who prides themselves on a good work ethic and high-quality delivery no matter the task
• A keen interest in marketing and business development
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Observant and thorough with a good eye for attention to detail
• Qualifications or degree in marketing or business-related degree preferable
• Previous BD or Marketing experience in a professional services environment, desirable but not essential

The Firm

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. ALG is a full service, independent, corporate law firm with over 1,000 employees, and a client base spanning across the strong international and domestic business community in Ireland.

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

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ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

A&L Goodbody offers you the opportunity to advance your career and develop your expertise. We provide a supportive environment which encourages our people to achieve their ambitions.

ALG is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons including those who wish to be considered for part-time working or job-sharing arrangements.