Business Development Officer Job in a reputable Law Firm in Lagos

⏲ Oct 28, 2017, 9:16 AM
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Bradfield Consulting - Our client, a reputable Law Firm located in Lagos State, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below: Job Title: Business Development Officer Location: Lagos Job Description

Our client is seeking a Business Development Officer who will assist the Business Development Manager with the development of the firm’s profile and also to develop the firm’s existing and prospective businesses.
To plan, coordinate, and implement the firm’s practice groups’, and individual lawyer’s activities with respect to marketing, business development, public relations, and client services.
The objective is to increase visibility and brand recognition to strengthen and expand the firm’s client base.
Observe confidentiality of client and firm matters.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Implementation
Budgeting
Tracking and Reporting
Website and Social Media
Event Planning/Coordination and Gifts.
Sponsorships and Speaking Engagements
Coaching/Training Lawyers
Media/Public Relations
Advertising
Preparing Newsletters, Brochures and Promotional Materials
Photography, Logos, and Promotional Products.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Art (B.Sc or B.A) minimum
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) optional
Specialized marketing or business operations courses like (Diploma in Marketing Communication, Diploma in Digital Marketing, Certificate in Marketing, etc.) required.

Required Experience:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Marketing Communications/Digital Marketing

Demands of the Job:

Ability and willingness to work long hours
Ability to be innovative in developing key marketing and business development methods
Must be willing and available to travel between the firm’s different offices as needed and required by the position’s specific duties and responsibilities.
Ability to work with minimal/no supervision
Ability to multitask with minimal or no errors
Understands the needs and expectations of law firm clients

Required Personality:

Confident, energetic, articulate and hardworking with a desire to excel and a passion for the work.
Candidate must demonstrate initiative, be highly organized, able to manage multiple projects while prioritizing work assignments, and able to work well with lawyers and staff at all levels in the organization.

Rewards:

Reasonably compensated with usual benefits.

Job Specification:

Candidate must have a good knowledge of:
Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Website content management systems (e.g. Word Press)
Familiar with SEO and Google Analytics
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Skills:

Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to write effectively for public relations and other purposes, for audiences inside and outside the firm
Ability to prepare written materials, to support and to followup marketing opportunities for the firm and for individual lawyers
Organizational skills with an attention to detail.
Excellent writing skills
Good organization, communication and research skills
Absolute command of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Familiarity with Digital Marketing Tools

Attitudes: