Senior M&BD Executive

We are looking for a Senior Marketing & Business Development Executive to join our M&BD department in London.

Join the dynamic CoComm team at Simmons & Simmons as a Senior M&BD Executive, where you’ll play a pivotal role in a pioneering and fast-growing practice. In this position, you’ll work closely with our skilled lawyers in the Corporate/M&A and Digital Business teams, as well as the M&BD team, to lead and implement a variety of marketing and business development initiatives.

We are looking for a proactive individual with a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. The ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously and provide strategic input is essential for success in this role.

Uniting the firm’s expertise to meet clients’ global needs…

The Marketing and Business Development (M&BD) team at Simmons & Simmons is a dynamic group of value creators, digital innovators, and relationship builders. We’re seeking talented individuals with ambition and passion to join our high-performing team, known for its commitment to learning, growth, and excellence.

The team benefits from the expertise of seasoned professionals from leading firms and industries. We invest in our talent at all levels, offering extensive training like the “Future Leaders” programme to nurture the next generation of leaders.

Our innovative efforts, including the award-winning “supercharge” client program, sector-focused campaigns and cross-border group teams, have significantly contributed to the firm’s global reputation and success in attracting top-tier clients.

We prioritise continuous improvement and operational excellence, adopting best practices to maintain our competitive edge and align with our purpose of becoming a next generation law firm.

Our global M&BD team operates as ‘One Team,’ valuing contributions from members worldwide and fostering a culture of connection and fun. Joining us means making a definitive impact in a role that values and leverages your contributions.

• Pitches & Credentials:
  Lead major pitch opportunities, capability statements and credentials management.
• UK Directory Submissions:
  Draft and refine submissions for the CoComm teams, liaising with fee-earners directly and ensuring high-quality and impactful content.
• Events & Campaigns:
  Lead the delivery of client events, thought leadership campaigns and business development initiatives.
• Digital Business Leadership:
  Act as the M&BD lead for the UK Digital Business practice and Digital Business CBG, driving pitches, directories, events and strategic growth initiatives.
• Cross-Border
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with partners, regional teams and sector groups to identify opportunities, strengthen international collaboration and enhance market profile.
• Digital Business Operations & Reporting:
  Coordinate Digital Business CBG initiatives, meetings, events, leadership reporting and related communications.
• CRM, Content & Knowledge Management:
  Maintain CRM data, oversee website and intranet content, and act as a key source of information on CoComm services and credentials.
• Profile Raising & Communications:
  Collaborate with PR, digital and events teams to raise the profile of the CoComm and Digital Business practices.
• Business Planning & Reporting:
  Support delivery of the CoComm business plan, prepare management updates and contribute to strategic planning and budget management.

• A minimum of 2 to 4 years of M&BD experience, with at least 2 years in a professional services firm or relevant sector preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and implement M&BD tasks with minimal supervision in an autonomous and strategic manner.
• Demonstrated experience in leading significant pitches…