BD Advisor (3 month contract)

Job Description

Linklaters can only achieve its vision and ambition with the support of outstanding colleagues in our business. As a BD Advisor you can gain experience within a Magic Circle law firm, working in-house or in an alternative legal service provider environment.

Role overview

You will provide essential support to our legal and business development teams across Capital Markets, M&A/PE and Banking. You will work closely with lawyers, managers, and global teams to deliver high-quality research, documentation, and coordination that drives client service excellence and supports the firm's strategic goals.

Key responsibilities

• Support lawyers and BD teams with legal research, document preparation, and case management.
• Support the development of pitch and panel submissions, and help prepare directory, award, and league table entries.
• Conduct client, market, and competitor research to inform legal strategies and client engagement.
• Draft, review, and maintain client-facing collateral, reports, and marketing materials.
• Coordinate and support targeted campaigns, events, and initiatives.
• Maintain and update practice materials, mailing lists, and databases.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to share best practices and drive strategic projects.
• Support the implementation of BD and legal plans aligned to practice business goals.
• Project manage the end-to-end process for pitches, client alerts, and profile-raising activities.

Relevant experience and skills

• Prior experience providing business development support within a professional services or law firm environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and functions.
• Analytical skills to interpret legal and market data, and identify opportunities.
• Experience producing accurate and quality documents, RFPs, and pitches.
• High degree of commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• IT and social media literacy; ability to facilitate meetings and present effectively.
• Organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.