We''re working with a leading law firm to recruit a Marketing and Business Development Executive (12 month FTC) to support their Global Markets team, with a core focus on Africa and India. This is a high-impact role working closely with senior partners on strategically important jurisdictions, combining planning, client development, profile raising and internal collaboration.You will support partners and the wider Global Markets team to deliver business development initiatives across Africa and India, while also contributing to wider strategic projects as required.Key responsibilitiesPlanning and strategySupport delivery of the Africa and India BD plansManage preparation of business plans and annual budgets for IndiaPrepare materials for key strategy meetings and partner forumsProduce financial review documents for the India practiceAct as the main BD contact for Africa London group requestsWinning new businessIdentify and track new opportunities with partnersFacilitate pursuits and support strategic client developmentPrepare selected pitches and proposals for the India practiceManage CRM activity for key client accountsMaintain marketing materials (brochures, one-pagers, invitations)Local counselSupport the development of relationships with local counsel firmsEventsLead on Global markets events in LondonSupport delivery of events in Africa, India and other regionsBrand and profileProject manage directory submissions (Chambers, Legal 500, IBLJ)Work with partners and ..... full job details .....