PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The International Business Development Executive will support the delivery of the firm's international growth strategy, working closely with Partners, lawyers and Business Development colleagues across the global network.
 
Supporting the Partner in delivering the Global Connect strategy, the role will focus on strengthening relationships and developing business opportunities with law firms, clients and key stakeholders across the CEE, Türkiye and Eurasia regions. Responsibilities include coordinating marketing and business development initiatives, preparing client pitches and marketing materials, organising events, supporting client engagement activities, and promoting the firm's legal services across the region.
 
Working collaboratively with lawyers and business services teams, the successful candidate will help identify and develop new business opportunities, support the delivery of international BD programmes and campaigns, and build strong relationships across the firm's international network. As part of the firm's AG2030 strategy, the role will also support the continued development of the Global Connect programme and International Business Groups.
 
This is a varied and fast-paced role with exposure to senior Partners and international stakeholders. It is suited to a proactive, commercially minded individual who enjoys building relationships, working collaboratively and delivering high-quality business development support in an international environment.
 

What to expect in this role

Duties will include, but are not limited to:
•    Support the Senior International Business Development Manager, Head of Global Connect and Head of International Business Groups in delivering business development initiatives, strategic campaigns and priority growth opportunities.
•    Build and maintain trusted relationships with Partners and key stakeholders across the firm's international network, providing proactive business development support.
•    Coordinate business development activity, monitoring projects, opportunities and follow-up actions to ensure successful delivery.
•    Develop high-quality client-facing materials, including credentials, capability statements, pitches, presentations and case studies, in line with the firm's brand.
•    Support the preparation and delivery of bids, tenders and panel appointments, including PQQ responses, proposal drafting and opportunity tracking.
•    Champion the effective use of the firm's CRM system, referrals hub, credentials repository and other BD technology platforms to support business development activity.
•    Manage international content across the firm's website, internal BD Hub and communications channels, ensuring content remains accurate, relevant and up to date.
•    Support the planning and delivery of client events, conferences, marketing campaigns and internal communications.
•    Develop an understanding of the firm's sectors, practice groups and international markets to identify opportunities and support strategic priorities.
•    Contribute to the day-to-day activities of the International Business Development team and wider Business Development function.
 

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

•    Experience in an international professional services environment, ideally within a law firm or similar organisation.
•    Experience supporting business development programmes, campaigns or projects across multiple jurisdictions.
•    Commercial awareness with an understanding of how business development contributes to firm growth.
•    Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with senior colleagues across international markets.
•    Excellent communication, organisation and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
•    Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
•    A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively across Business Development, Business Services and legal teams.
•    An internationally curious, client-focused mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute innovative ideas.
 

OUR FIRM

Our story of international growth is built on a performance mindset, innovation and true collaboration. We believe results follow relationships, so we work closely with each other, and develop deep client connections to deliver.

Our award-winning culture balances high standards and hard work with genuine care – looking out for each other, supporting professional development, in a down to earth and inclusive environment. We do the right things in the right ways, combining commercial excellence and innovative thinking with teamwork. Together, we deliver excellence, achieve stand out solutions, and enable career-defining opportunities.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application along with your CV in English.