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About the Role

This global role, based in our London office, supports the Marine, Trade and Aviation (MTA) practice, a highly regarded international group operating across the UK, Spain, France, Greece, and Singapore. We seek an ambitious and commercially minded individual to join our collaborative, high-performing team. You will work closely with the BD Manager and partners, playing a key role in delivering and supporting the team’s business development and marketing strategy, including client development initiatives, campaigns, events, and profile-raising activities, while building strong relationships with stakeholders across the firm.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery and implementation of practice and sector business plans
Build a strong understanding of the team’s clients, markets, and strategic priorities
Maintain high-quality CRM data and support the use of client insight to drive targeted BD activity
Coordinate and contribute to legal directory and award submissions
Produce regular BD updates and maintain the team’s BD calendar
Develop and maintain credentials, pitches, and marketing collateral
Capture and progress actions arising from BD and client strategy meetings
Provide responsive, high-quality support to partners and fee-earners on BD initiatives
Identify and track key industry events and opportunities
Lead on the planning and delivery of client events, working alongside the central events team
Drive effective follow-up, including tracking attendance, gathering feedback, and supporting relationship development activity
Evaluate marketing effectiveness and contribute to continuous improvement
Support the development and delivery of marketing campaigns across relevant channels
Advise on and support the use of social media to raise the profile of the practice and individuals
Ensure website and intranet content is current, engaging, and aligned with strategic priorities
Assist with e-marketing activity, including campaign delivery, GDPR compliance, and performance reporting
Contribute to firmwide BD and marketing projects as required
Take ownership of personal development and actively build BD and sector knowledge
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the BD function and wider firm

Requirements

2 years' experience in a marketing or business development role, ideally within legal or professional services
Proactive, motivated individual with a strong interest in business development and client relationship management
Ability to work alone and on own initiative but within a team environment
Commercial awareness and an interest in developing sector knowledge
Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence working with senior stakeholders
High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
Collaborative team player with a positive, flexible approach

Skills

Proactive
Motivated
Business development
Client relationship management
Independent work
Initiative
Teamwork
Commercial awareness
Sector knowledge development
Organisational skills
Project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work under pressure
Written communication
Verbal communication
Stakeholder engagement
Attention to detail
Quality-focused
Collaborative
Positive attitude
Flexibility

Location

London
UK

Work Type

Hybrid agile working policy

Experience Level

2 years' experience in a marketing or business development role

Benefits

Support for developing technical BD skills and commercial understanding
Exposure to senior stakeholders
Involvement in strategic initiatives across the Marine, Trade and Aviation practice
Clear pathway for progression within the Marketing and Business Development function
Ongoing training
Mentoring
Professional development

About the Company

Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm, known for combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of clients’ commercial objectives.
With over 400 specialist lawyers, the firm provides a full-service offering tailored to businesses and individuals, delivering high-quality, practical legal advice across various sectors.
The Marketing and Business Development team drives the firm’s strategic growth ambitions, comprising 28 dedicated professionals.
The team was a finalist for Best Business Support Team at the British Legal Awards in 2024 and 2025, recognized for delivering commercially focused and innovative BD initiatives and its collaborative approach.

Equal Opportunity

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and central to the firm's operations.
The firm actively seeks a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard.
Ensures equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees at all stages of recruitment and employment.
Prohibits discrimination based on age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and social background.
Aims to provide adjustments for people with a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health), or neurodiversity.
Requests for adjustments can be made by contacting Sam.Austin@penningtonslaw.com.