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Job Vacancy Details
Business Development Manager
Legal
Channel Islands, London considered
Permanent
Updated February 14, 2012
Reporting to the firm's Head of Business Development & Marketing, the Business Development Manager will also work closely with the Practice Group Heads, fee earners, the Head of Marketing & Communications and the Marketing team.
The duties will include:
• Planning and implementation of Business Development strategy
• Managing Business Development activities across all jurisdictions
• Budgeting for Business Development activities
• Planning and implementation of the Key Client and Key Intermediary programmes
• Identifying and supporting cross-selling initiatives
• Supplying content for directory submissions
• Conference planning including: sponsorship, speaker opportunities and attendance
• Managing the seminar/external training programme
• Researching target clients and markets
• Securing articles and client briefings from the fee earners to promote 'thought leadership'
• Ensuring 'highlight deal' information is collated and distributed promptly
Who we're looking for
This is a crucial hire for the firm and we are therefore looking for the highest calibre applicant. Previous experience working either within the Trusts & Private Client/Litigation practice group an advantage.
Core requirements are:
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to maintain focused on objectives, developing excellent working relationships with the partners, fee earners and support staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrable knowledge of Business Development concepts
• Project management skills: ability to manage and prioritise tasks, time, budgets and people in order to meet deadlines
• Strong commercial acumen: awareness and appreciation of the importance of return on Business Development & Marketing investment
About our client
Mourant Ozannes is one of the leading offshore law firms. In June 2010, the merger of Mourant du Feu & Jeune and Ozannes brought together two of the most respected names in offshore law, and two leading practices in Jersey and Guernsey. It created Mourant Ozannes, the third largest offshore law firm in the world by partner numbers and the largest in the Channel Islands. It has been recently recognised by The Lawyer and Chambers Europe as Offshore Law Firm of the Year 2011.
They provide advice on Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey law to the world's leading financial institutions, public companies, corporations, fund promoters and private clients.
What's on offer
Mourant Ozannes recruit people who understand the paramount importance of exceptional client service and who share a passionate commitment to their values. Remuneration is very competitive and Mourant Ozannes offer exciting development opportunities along with the chance to work in a friendly and progressive environment.
Working in Jersey or Guernsey offers short commuting times, a great work life balance and access to beautiful beaches.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 020 7269 2410.
Job Ref: 13212236
Your application will be sent to Christopher Jones.
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