THE OPPORTUNITY

Dublin is an important part of DLA Piper’s vision to be the leading global business law firm. 

Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Business Development, Ireland, this role is an exciting opportunity for a marketing & BD Coordinator to join a dynamic, fast-paced and growing team. The role will primarily support the DLA Piper Dublin Strategy, leading and supporting on a broad range of initiatives to help the firm develop relationships with clients; raise profile and strengthen its position in the market with respect to Ireland. 

The ideal candidate will have 1 to 2 years relevant marketing experience and be looking to take the next step in their career.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing & communications: acting as coordinator on the development and delivery of a range of marketing and communication activities that contribute to the delivery of the Dublin strategy. This may include: 

• Acting as a support on the delivery of profile raising activities including events, sponsorships, website & digital content, external and internal communications, integrated campaigns, marketing collateral, legal directory and legal award submissions
• Ensuring that all marketing activities are aligned to the firm's strategic objectives and that all materials produced reflect DLA Piper's brand and adhere to the brand guidelines
• Supporting the creation of social media content for the Dublin market

Business Development: working with partners, lawyers and the DLA Piper marketing team to develop business across Ireland.  This may include:

• Working alongside the MBD team internationally to develop and support BD programmes for key sectors and key client accounts
• Preparation of bids and tenders, including input of Dublin related content into global pitches
• Undertaking market research to support various targeting initiatives

    Systems and Process: supporting the implementation and use of supporting marketing infrastructure and tools including;

• Supporting the implementation across the Dublin office of global MBD projects, systems, processes and infrastructure
• Ensuring Irish credentials, awards and proposal content are kept up-to-date
• Supporting on the preparation of internal reports
• Coordinating the updating of client target lists for practice groups and sectors

The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate must:

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate a professional approach in terms of commitment and internal client care
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
• Be able to multi-task and work to deadlines, be methodical and logical, as well as thrive in a robust and fast-paced environment
• Have the ability to see delegated tasks through to completion at a high standard
• Be IT literate - experience of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook is essential; experience of using InterAction/CRM systems would be beneficial
• 1 year experience in a Professional Services Firm
• Relevant qualification in Marketing is desirable
• Demonstrate an ability to understand and identify with the firm and its objectives and values

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative - we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold - we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional - we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do.  We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work. 

Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We support anyone with a disability or long term health condition to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

AGILE WORKING

We know that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers.