An international law firm specialised in dispute resolution with offices in Geneva, Zurich and London, LALIVE is currently looking for a Marketing and Business Development Executive, to be based in Zurich. Working as part of the firm’s overall Marketing and Business Development team, and reporting to the Head of Marketing and Business Development, the role will entail ‘front-line’ responsibility for the firm’s marketing and business development in Zurich and will provide a supporting role to the team and firm’s marketing and business development as a whole.

Business Development and Marketing Executive

Key responsibilities include:

In coordination with the Head of Marketing and Business Development, preparing content, collecting information, drafting and editing marketing materials and news for internal and external dissemination, including on the firm’s website and social media channels, particularly (but not only) in relation to the firm’s business in Zurich and German-speaking Switzerland, Germany and Austria;
Supporting the Zurich office partners in their business development activities, including through conducting research, assisting in their targeting of clients, organising corporate visits, assisting in the organisation of the Zurich office’s events, and providing administrative and other assistance as required;
Preparing bids and answers to RFPs, including the drafting, reviewing and editing of such documents in English and/or German;
Working on the submission process for legal directories and awards, including drafting submissions, coordinating interviews, monitoring progress and success planning and coordinating the firm’s sponsorship and advertising engagements in key fora, especially in Zurich and German-speaking Switzerland;
Supporting and advising Zurich associates in their business development, in line with the firm’s overall business development and marketing strategy;
Providing overall support to the Marketing and Business Development team on all business development and marketing initiatives across the firm, including via various digital media.

Your profile:

Recognised qualification in marketing, communications or law is preferred;
Bilingual-level German/English, or German native or equivalent level speaker with strong level of English is a pre-requisite; knowledge of French would be an asset;
Minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing, BD or communication, with ideally at least 2 years having been spent in a Zurich based law firm; knowledge and experience of disputes resolution practices would be an asset but is not essential;
Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop and Wordpress;
Proven ability to work in a team as well as autonomously, with strong communication skills;
Ability to work under pressure and to work closely with senior stakeholders;
Rigorous organisational skills and a keen eye for detail;
Talented, proactive, and motivated to learn and develop.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic international team, please submit your application documents (CV and cover letter, in English) marked for the attention of Laura Juillet, Head of Human Resources, by clicking on the link below. For any questions regarding this role please email Click to send email. Only direct applications considered.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE

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