Purpose of the roleYour role will be to support the execution of Business Development (BD) strategies aimed at driving growth for Finance and Real Estate and support the alignment of BD initiatives with the firm's overall strategy as well as Client and Sector strategies. You will make use of insights and data-led intelligence to identify opportunities, facilitate cross-selling, help with building client and internal stakeholder relationships and contribute to client-centric BD activities.Your key responsibilitiesProvide support in driving growth across Finance and Real Estate by assisting in Business Development (BD) plan development and implementation.Collaborate with global BD teams to ensure that Finance and Real Estate and the local office remains connected to the global network and strategies.Help to ensure that local Finance and Real Estate and client targeting strategies align with global BD growth objectives and firm strategy.Participate in building and maintaining relationships and interconnectivity across broader Business Development & Marketing (BDM) function, including Clients & Sectors teams, to drive growth in priority sectors and market opportunities, and help to create compelling, Finance and Real Estate-led go-to-market campaigns to engage target clients.Support the execution of focused Finance and Real Estate, sector, and client growth plans, helping to facilitate cross-selling opportunities within global product teams.Provide timely and high-quality contributions to win strategies and assist with developing market-leading pitch and panel submissions.Use specialised knowledge to support the use of data-led insights for horizon scanning, opportunity spotting, pipeline management and client targeting/development for Finance and Real Estate services.Conduct analysis of market information and monitor external trends to assist in shaping BD initiatives and goals.Assist in the effective utilisation of MarTech and data infrastructure to provide proactive, targeted Finance and Real Estate insights.Help to ensure alignment with global processes and the effective use of the Firm's shared services.Your experienceExperience in business development supporting Finance practice areas.Experience in business development supporting Real Estate practice areas.Knowledge of financial products, lending structures, financial transactions, and market trends.Knowledge of Real Estate products and market trends.Experience supporting BD strategy development and implementation.Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and functions.Experience contributing to pitch materials and client proposals.Analytical skills with ability to interpret market data and identify opportunities.Understanding of cross-selling strategies in professional services.Experience using marketing technology and data tools for BD insights.Strong communication skills with ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.Knowledge of global professional services processes and shared service models.The TeamYou will be welcomed into the BDM function as a key part of the team. BDM is a globally diverse group of specialists dedicated to driving revenue growth, nurturing our priority client relationships, and strengthening the firm’s reputation.In this role, you will be supported by and collaborate closely with the local team and the broader BDM function. Our team thrives on a collegiate atmosphere with a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.Alongside our lawyers, the BDM function is committed to creating, developing, and executing business development and marketing initiatives that drive growth and align with the firm's strategic goals.The role within BDM promises a diverse array of tasks and projects.You will encounter significant opportunities for learning and growth within a nurturing and supportive environment. We look forward to expanding our team with individuals who share our drive, forward-thinking mindset, and enthusiasm.Linklaters is a global law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere.We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal.What sets us apartAt LinklatersWe offer a truly global work experience and the opportunity to be involved in strategic projects that drive innovation and shape the future of our business.We belong to a firm that embodies its corporate social, environment, and governance responsibility commitments.We remain focused on talent and having the best people which will result in a diverse workforce.Having got the best people, we want them to feel included, valued and respected so they can perform at their best.We advocate speak-up culture to empower our people in sharing their voices and an open-door policy to ensure they are listened to.We invest in custom-fit career paths for our people in line with their talents and aspirations.We provide agile working solutions to meet the changing needs of our people and our business.We are committed to people first relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and appreciation.We support the health and wellbeing of our people, providing a safe space to talk about emotions and mental health with access to expert advice as needed.We invest in developing leaders of the future who demonstrate emotional intelligence and a passion to discover, coach and develop the talents of others.Technical Skills:This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.
