PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Addleshaw Goddard has outlined an ambitious strategy for growth by 2030. Central Government and the wider Public Sector are priority areas for Addleshaw Goddard and is pivotal to the success of the overall strategy. 

The Business Development Executive role supports the Senior Business Development Manager and wider Central Government client team by coordinating account planning, identifying and tracking opportunities, producing market and client insight, supporting bids and campaigns, managing relationship-development activity, and monitoring performance. The role connects partners, lawyers and wider business services to deliver focused, consistent and measurable growth outcomes.

THE TEAM

The Business Development team is a centralised function advising and supporting the Firm in its marketing, sales support and business development activities. The key drivers for the team are to ensure we support the development and implementation of the firm's strategy and in particular help:
•    Ensure the firm becomes a premium international law firm
•    Drive profitable revenue growth through sectors and clients
•    Help the partners and fee earners to provide the best client experience
•    Develop and deliver a clear brand proposition through our sector focus

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE

This role sits within a dynamic, high-achieving team and supports equally fast-growing and innovative practices. It offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of BD activities and provides an excellent platform to develop and enhance BD, Client Relationship Management and wider sector knowledge and expertise. In this role, you will:
•    Work closely with the Senior BD Manager for Central Government to support the Central Government and Wider Public Sector Frameworks working together with the wider legal and BD client delivery teams to enhance the client experience of working with AG.
•    Work with BD and practice stakeholders on the project management and delivery of value-added services, training, events and client engagement. Managing the reporting process across frameworks and liaising with the client directly on a regular basis to ensure high-quality delivery and regular communication.
•    Work with BD and legal colleagues across other parts of the firm to identify and pursue client development opportunities.
•    Support on the delivery of our Government and Wider Public Sector strategy, working closely with the Senior BD Manager, Bids Team and fee-earners in order to: 
•    Assist with organising key flagship initiatives such as targeted events, roundtables, webinars, etc.
•    Prepare briefing packs and drafting notes on hot topics to support ad hoc client and other meetings.
•    Maintain and update a number of key BD documents and marketing collateral, ensuring it is showcasing the very best of AG's offering.
•    Keeping track of CRM updates for target clients whilst championing best practice use of CRM and marketing technology.
•    Act as a trusted adviser to partners and stakeholders, supporting client planning, relationship management and strategic sector initiatives. The role offers significant exposure to senior leaders and provides opportunities to develop expertise in business development strategy and client relationship management, creating a strong pathway for career progression within the BD function.
•    Occasionally provide support to other, related Sectors, working alongside Sectors Manager to assist with ad hoc business development and marketing activities. 

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

To be successful in this role, you will have: 
•    Strong IT and digital skills, including proficiency in AI tools, Microsoft Office, CRM systems and social media platforms, coupled with excellent attention to detail.
•    A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to use initiative and take ownership of tasks and projects.
•    Strong collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple teams.
•    Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with the confidence to engage professionally and credibly with senior stakeholders.
•    A highly organised, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously. Experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous but are not essential.

OUR FIRM

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are valued, encouraged, and challenged to fulfil your potential in a supportive and collegiate environment. Our culture of improvement, growth and collaboration delivers results, drives innovation, and rewards ambition. 

We not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them and as such we are natural choice for FTSE100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.

Our success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds, locations, and perspectives. We have a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss the differences that make us who we are and celebrate this at AG.