Business Development Executive (E&M)

Description

UK Job Description

This role encompasses all the core responsibilities typically found in a law firm Marketing & Business Development (M&BD) role, but it also offers a distinctive opportunity to join the Entertainment & Media (E&M) industry group – one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking teams within the firm. The group is renowned for hosting major industry events across the globe each year, collaborating with leading external PR agencies in all key markets to ensure round-the-clock media coverage, and maintaining a highly engaged social media presence, with posts regularly attracting thousands of views.

We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative, self-motivated, and results-driven business development professional to become part of this vibrant, fast-growing, and innovative team. The E&M group works with some of the most prominent and exciting clients in the entertainment and media sectors worldwide, from global superstars to pioneering start-ups.

Reed Smith has been a trusted adviser to clients in the entertainment and media industry for over a century. The firm boasts one of the largest teams of dedicated entertainment, media, and advertising lawyers among international law firms. Our practice spans eight key subsectors: advertising, film and television, video games and esports, music, regulated gambling, sports, brand protection, and media and IP disputes.

We represent many of the industry’s biggest names, as well as innovative start-ups and disruptive businesses. The group is widely recognised as a market leader, consistently ranked in the top tiers of legal directories, and enjoys an outstanding reputation across all its specialist areas

The Firm

Reed Smith is a global law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in over 30 offices throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States.

Operating as one global partnership, the firm represents leading international businesses from Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises; advising clients on cross border transactions, international commercial disputes and regulation. The firm has a strong ‘go to market’ industry focus with five key industry groups – Entertainment and Media (EMIG), Financial Services (FIG), Life Sciences and Health Care (LSHI), Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) and Transportation (TIG).

Reed Smith shares a common culture. The firms’ core values support a commitment to add value, achieve excellence, and promote professional development.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a key contact point for Entertainment and Media lawyers across the firm. They will work closely with the industry leaders, partners and associates to drive and execute the marketing and business development priorities for the group.

• Work collaboratively to coordinate the preparation of pitch materials and presentations, providing support in the creation and editing of content to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee the Entertainment and Media group’s social media channels, collaborating closely with lawyers to draft, edit, and coordinate engaging posts.
• Organise and manage events across the London office, including compiling mailing lists, managing invitations and RSVPs, and coordinating all aspects of event logistics such as speakers, catering, and venue arrangements.
• Edit and update marketing collateral, including practice area descriptions and lawyer biographies, for use in print, on the firm’s website, and on the intranet; ensure timely posting of updates as required.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of directory entries and award nominations to support the firm’s legal rankings and recognition efforts.
• Support on the development and execution of large-scale thought leadership initiatives, including the management of digital campaigns.
• Coordinate webinars by managing scheduling and logistics, working with the design and events teams to develop and distribute invitations, promoting events through digital and social media channels, supporting lawyers with related materials, and handling post-event follow-up.
• Manage the collection and production of internal marketing materials, such as monthly newsletters, mailing lists, internal blogs, and capability statements.
• Coordinate the group’s participation in, and sponsorship of, local and national conferences.
• Maintain and update attorney experience and client information within the firm’s experience databases and client relationship management (CRM) system; assist in the upkeep of practice group and specialty group intranet sites.
• Provide comprehensive support to the Entertainment and Media Business Development Manager and Senior Coordinator on a range of BD projects within the group.
  
  

Key Skills, Attributes and Experience

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a marketing and/or business development role within a professional services environment.
• First-rate drafting skills with the ability to write a ‘first time working product’.
• Strong organisation and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Technologically savvy and able to quickly learn new database systems.
• Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using social media, particularly LinkedIn, to drive business and build a profile.
• Extremely detail oriented, proactive and self-directed with the ability to independently manage and appropriately prioritize multiple projects and competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Genuine interest in media and entertainment, with a desire to stay current on industry developments and trends.
• Truly proactive, always looking to bring new ideas and ways of working to the team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels, including BD colleagues, partners and clients.
• Comfortable establishing effective firmwide working relationships with individuals at all levels, both on the business services and legal side.
• Flexible and versatile approach to work.
• Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment.
  
  

At Reed Smith, we welcome direct applications either in response to one of our advertised vacancies or on a speculative basis. Please click on the “Apply Now” button to submit your details and we will be in touch.

No search firms/agencies please.

Reed Smith's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have a disability or a long-term health condition and require adjustments to be made for you within the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Recruitment team. For more information on our approach to diversity and inclusion please visit our website .