We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.

We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

At Irwin Mitchell, we’re passionate about empowering our people to deliver outstanding results for our clients and communities. As a Business Development Executive, you’ll play a key role in supporting growth and supporting our Business Development teams.

You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to identify and support opportunities in various audiences, sectors, and markets. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you’ll support the delivery of planned activities including sponsorships, partnerships, and events.

Your expertise will help us promote our services, develop business plans, and coordinate a range of business development activities—from organising events and networking opportunities to preparing proposals and supporting award submissions.

Key Responsibilities – You Will Be Supporting:

• Planning and delivery of client events including managing invite lists, coordinating logistics and production of supporting materials, and tracking feedback and supporting follow up
• Identification and cultivation of new business opportunities through research and targeting
• Management and tracking of business development activity and results
• Development and maintenance of marketing materials, including practice area descriptions, partner biographies, and other marketing collateral
• Preparation of directory and ranking submissions
• Preparation and execute of business development plans

• 2+ years of experience in business development or marketing, preferably within the legal sector
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Experience with CRM software, digital marketing tools, and social media platforms
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.  This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. 

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks ­with our trusted 3rd parties.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.