Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive – Corporate and Commercial (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

Reports to: Head of Corporate & Commercial

Works closely with: Brand & Campaigns Director and team

Working Commitment: 1-year fixed term contract, part-time.

Location: London or Peterborough with expectation of regular travel between offices

Greenwoods is a known for delivering commercially focused, high-quality legal advice with a personal touch. Our Corporate & Commercial team works with a wide range of clients, from entrepreneurs to multinational businesses on everything from mergers and acquisitions to commercial contracts.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative, pragmatic approach and our ability to tailor solutions to each client’s needs. With offices in London, Cambridge, and Peterborough, we offer national reach and deep sector expertise, helping clients navigate complex legal challenges and seize new opportunities.

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual to join our Corporate & Commercial team as an embedded BD Executive. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys developing practical strategies to generate new business and strengthen client relationships. You’ll work closely with lawyers to shape their business development activity, ensuring efforts are focused, tracked, and refined for maximum impact.

You’ll report to the Head of Corporate & Commercial and work in close partnership with the Brand & Campaigns Director. You’ll also collaborate with BD colleagues across the firm, sharing ideas and best practice to support a joined-up approach to growth.

• Collaborate with the Head of Corporate & Commercial and the Brand & Campaigns team to develop the strategic business development plan, subject to review by the Brand & Campaigns Director and final approval by the Head of Corporate & Commercial.
• Prepare business development reports for department meetings and the annual strategy planning event.
• Hold regular meetings with the Brand & Campaigns Director to review progress, identify support needs, and agree on next steps.

• Develop clear and actionable plans for all campaign activity, including events.
• Lead allocated campaigns in partnership with the Brand & Campaigns team, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support the delivery of campaigns led by other team members, ensuring consistency and timely execution.

• Manage the publication of branded content that supports strategic goals, ensuring consistency with the firm’s tone.
• Use engagement data and insights provided by the Digital team to track performance and recommend improvements.
• Monitor and grow the ‘Essentials’ subscriber base using data provided by the Digital team.
• Promote effective Linked In usage across the team, offering training and support in collaboration with the Digital team.
• Use the intranet to share internal knowledge and showcase how the Corporate & Commercial team supports clients, encouraging cross-team referrals.

• Create and maintain plans for selected team members to drive BD activity and ensure accountability.
• Ensure team members are well-prepared for events to maximise engagement and return.
• Monitor follow-up activity from events and overseas visits, measuring outcomes and identifying opportunities.
• Maintain regular communication with the team to track business development leads.
• Lead bi-weekly BD meetings and report on team-wide BD performance.

• Analyse referral data to help lawyers focus on high-value opportunities, discussing insights with the Brand & Campaigns Director.
• Ensure accurate recording of new matters and origination in the CRM system.
• Maintain up-to-date internal and external referral lists.

• Develop and update website content, including securing testimonials and preparing case studies. Confirmed content is published by the Digital team, with styling and image suggestions provided.
• Maintain team sheets and information documents, with formatting and styling support from the Brand &…