Business Development Officer Job in a reputable Law Firm in Lagos

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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

• 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.

• Reasonably compensated with usual benefits.

• 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)

• 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

• A strong work ethic with a positive, ‘getitdone’ attitude. Honesty, integrity and commitment to the common goals and values of the Firm.