Marketing and Business Development Executive

Marketing & Business Development Executive

London

We strive for quality in everything we do, this includes fostering high-quality careers for our people. We want all colleagues to have long-lasting careers, that will stretch, challenge and reward them. We have a culture that is open, inclusive and centred on learning and our goal is to help every individual reach their potential.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Mewburn Ellis. We are an ambitious, growing firm that puts our people at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work reflecting the culture we have built together and continue to strengthen.

We are equally proud of our commitment to sustainability. Mewburn Ellis was the first intellectual property firm in the world to be awarded the prestigious Eco Vadis Platinum Medal, the highest rating for sustainable business practices. We continue to retain this accreditation, reflecting our ongoing commitment to operating responsibly and creating a positive impact for our people, clients and communities.

We have offices across the UK in Bristol, Cambridge, London and Manchester and our European office is in Munich.

Mewburn Ellis is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Executive to join our collaborative Marketing & Business Development team in the London office.

This role has a clear two-part focus. First, the successful candidate will provide dedicated marketing and business development support to our Life Sciences practice group, working closely with attorneys and partners in one of the firm's most strategically important areas. Secondly, they will take responsibility for a defined set of firmwide activities, including legal directories, CRM, research and campaign support.

The successful candidate will work as part of a highly collaborative team, with support from senior colleagues, while taking ownership of specific projects and responsibilities.

The role will have a range of responsibilities which will include:

• Support the delivery of business development plans for the Life Sciences practice group, which will include, campaign support, pitches, client plans, events, webinars, conferences and client facing activity for the Life Science market.

• Using AI and other digital tools appropriately to support research, first drafts, idea generation and synthesis, applying sound judgement and checking outputs carefully before they are shared.

• Assist with content creation including website updates, social media posts, articles, presentations and marketing materials.

• Coordinate submissions for legal directories and industry awards, working with partners and senior M&BD colleagues, managing deadlines, submissions, referee programmes and supporting information with strong attention to detail.

• Support the team in using CRM, reporting tools and AI-enabled functionality in a confident, responsible and commercially useful way.

• Undertake client, market and sector research to support business development activity across the firm, analysing relevant data and trends to inform campaigns, client conversations and planning.

This is a hybrid role and will be based from our London office on 50/50 basis.

We have an excellent benefit package which includes:

• Competitive salary

• 30 days leave (exc. Bank Holidays)

• Generous pension scheme

• Enhanced family leave

• Firmwide discretionary bonus scheme

• Paid day off for charitable endeavours

• Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme

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