Senior Business Development & Marketing Executive - Geneva

Lalive • Geneva, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

LALIVE is seeking an experienced, commercially minded and motivated professional to join its international Business Development and Marketing team in Geneva. Reporting to the Head of BD & Marketing and working closely with partners and colleagues across the firm, the Senior Business Development and Marketing Executive will help develop and deliver the firm’s business development, marketing and communications strategy across all offices and practice groups.

This is a senior, hands-on role requiring sound judgement, strong drafting skills and the confidence to advise and work directly with senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will own significant projects and workstreams, identify opportunities, and translate the firm’s strategic priorities into practical and effective business development activity.

LALIVE describes itself as a global leader in disputes, working with clients on complex and critical cases. The firm emphasizes personal growth, collective success, learning from experienced colleagues and a supportive environment.

Requirements

• At least five years of business development and marketing experience within a law firm.
• Confidence and credibility when working directly with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience managing pitches, proposals, legal directory submissions and marketing projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand the firm’s practices, clients and markets.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistently high-quality work.
• Experience using CRM systems and an interest in using data and technology to support business development.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• French, German and/or Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with partners and practice groups to develop and deliver business development plans and priorities.
• Lead strategic pitches, proposals, requests for proposals (RFPs) and tenders.
• Manage legal directory and award submissions.
• Support client development, targeting and relationship management using the firm’s CRM and other market intelligence.
• Develop and deliver marketing, communications and profile-raising initiatives.
• Manage client events, conferences, sponsorships and other business development activities.
• Identify new business opportunities and advise partners on how best to pursue them.
• Lead key business development and marketing projects while supporting the Head of BD & Marketing and the wider team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed