We have an exciting opportunity to join our Belfast Business Development (BD) and Marketing team. We are seeking a proactive and dynamic individual with a flair for effective communication, events planning and business development activity. At A&L Goodbody, the BD and marketing department is integral to our business and provides seamless delivery of marketing services internally and to our clients. You will be joining a collaborative team, that values development and encourages continuous growth.
As a BD & Marketing Assistant your role will involve the following:
- Event assistance: Support in planning and hosting business development events. Flexibility required to occasionally work outside normal working hours to facilitate events.
- Pitches and Tenders: Supporting the preparation and submission of pitches and tenders, including identifying opportunities, drafting content, coordinating materials and maintaining up-to-date internal records.
- Legal directories: Assist in all elements of legal directories engagement including creating documents, liaising with lawyers for input, arranging interviews, and post-submission actions.
- Client relationship management: Assist in the implementation and upkeep of the firm’s CRM system.
- Marketing communications: Assist in the production and maintenance of all marketing communications and materials.
- Internal communications: Assist with the preparation and delivery of internal communications and newsletters.
- Business development support: Business research, analysis and reporting to facilitate development of Belfast office corporate client base.
- General administration: Assisting with all required ad-hoc administrative and project requirements.
Requirements
- A team player who is keen to add value and who will actively engage with our culture and core values
- Motivated to contribute to and learn from a high-performing, growth-orientated team
- A professional individual who prides themselves on a good work ethic and high-quality delivery no matter the task
- A keen interest in marketing and business development
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Observant and thorough with a good eye for attention to detail
- Qualifications or degree in marketing or business-related degree preferable
- Previous BD or Marketing experience in a professional services environment, desirable but not essential
The Firm
A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 120 partners and over 900 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as the leading Irish law firm in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2024 Guide with the highest number of Band 1 practice area rankings. ALG is also ranked as a ‘top tier’ law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2024 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2024. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level.
A sample of other recent notable awards include:
- Awarded the prestigious Company of the Year award at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025 hosted by the Irish Centre for Diversity.
- Recognised by Mergermarket as the #1 M&A legal advisor in Ireland by deal volume for 2024
- Winner of the Best Client Service Award by the Lawyer European Awards
- Future of Legal Services Innovation Award winners 2024
- Awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Mark in 2024 by the Irish Centre for Diversity
- Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Law 2024 by GradIreland (for 13 consecutive years)
- Law firm of the year – Republic of Ireland 2023 at The Lawyer European Awards
- Irish Law Firm of the Year 2023 at the Chambers Europe Awards
- One of the top 50 most innovative law firms in Europe 2023 by the Financial Times
- Best client support 2023 by the Managing Partners Forum
- Business Working Responsibly Mark 2023
ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.
A&L Goodbody offers you the opportunity to advance your career and develop your expertise. We provide a supportive environment which encourages our people to achieve their ambitions.
ALG is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons including those who wish to be considered for part-time working or job-sharing arrangements.
