Client Development & Marketing Executive

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect 

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

Our team

The Eversheds Sutherland practice groups include many of the market’s premier teams. Through the technical excellence of our lawyers, we are able to take to market leading insights on the latest legal trends and client developments. Our practices are comprised of teams of senior specialist lawyers, who are consistently ranked and decorated amongst the world’s foremost practices and advise clients on some of the most complex and important legal projects.

This role can be based out of either of our regional offices, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Cardiff or Birmingham.

Role and Key Responsibilities as Marketing Executive

You’ll support the delivery of the global marketing and business development plan for the energy sector and global sustainability campaign, working closely with the Senior Marketing Manager and Marketing Managers across our global network.

Digital Marketing

• Develop and deliver digital marketing campaigns aligned to the energy sector and global sustainability campaigns across platforms such as LinkedIn and the firm’s website
• Monitor, analyse and report on campaign performance
• Optimise sector-related content for SEO to improve visibility and engagement
• Manage email marketing campaigns, including the use of Interaction (the firm’s CRM), encouraging engagement from lawyers and maintaining high-quality data

Social Media Content Creation

• Create, curate and manage content for the campaigns on social media channels
• Develop and maintain a content calendar aligned to sector priorities and campaigns
• Collaborate with the design and digital team to produce engaging visual and video content

Event Management

• Plan and coordinate energy and sustainability-focused flagship and local events and global webinars.
• Manage logistics including venues, catering and guest lists
• Promote events through a range of marketing channels to maximise engagement
• Measure event success, assess ROI and recommend improvements

Thought Leadership Content

• Develop and publish thought leadership content focused on energy transition, sustainability and related topics
• Work with lawyers and colleagues to create insightful, market-relevant content
• Promote thought leadership through digital and social channels to extend reach and impact

Brand Management

• Ensure all energy and sustainability marketing activity aligns with the firm’s brand guidelines
• Support a consistent brand voice across all sector-related communications

Client Engagement

• Support business development activity within the energy sector and global sustainability campaigns, including pitches and presentations
• Assist with research and materials for sector campaigns and individual client opportunities
• Maintain accurate internal databases capturing credentials, experience and client testimonials, sharing these through internal communications

Other Responsibilities

• Support ad-hoc internal communications, events and publications connected to the sector
• Contribute to wider marketing initiatives and firmwide campaigns as required
• Work collaboratively across the business to support key Energy and Sustainability initiatives
• Prepare regular reports on marketing activity, performance and ROI

Skills and Experience

• Marketing and/or business development experience, ideally in a professional services environment
• A strong interest in the energy sector and sustainability initiatives
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A proactive, collaborative and delivery-focused mindset
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with global teams

Personal Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Able to evidence your creativity and lead on projects
• Confident working to deadlines and clear objectives
• Focused and willing to develop strong relationships with other teams and lawyers
• Drive on delivery and evidence successes

What’s in It for You

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.

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