Baker & McKenzie

Practice Group Business Development Executive - Employment and Tax, Paris and Luxembourg

Baker & McKenzie$80K — $100K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Business Development, Sales Marketing, Communications, or similar field; additional qualifications preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in business development or client relationship management, ideally within a law firm or professional services.
  • Strong understanding of the business development landscape and strategies.
  • Excellent command of English and proficiency in business communication required.
  • Demonstrated collaborative and collegial work style with a focus on teamwork.
  • Ability to maintain composure and manage multiple projects under pressure.
  • Culturally competent, appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Practice Groups to stimulate demand and win new business.
  • Execute key BDMC activities, prioritizing with a focus on ROI and strategic goals.
  • Assist in preparing and delivering high-quality pitches and proposals for the market.
  • Manage directories and submissions in collaboration with relevant teams.
  • Foster client relationship activities, maintaining accurate client data.
  • Provide marketing support through events, webinars, and sponsorships.
  • Work with communications teams to amplify the Practice Groups’ profile.
  • Utilize analytics tools to assess performance and inform strategies for improvement.
  • Research market trends to guide Practice Group strategic decisions.
  • Support broader BDMC initiatives and local office activities.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment in the heart of Paris with potential travel to Luxembourg.
  • Opportunity to engage with a diverse range of clients and market needs.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere fostering personal and professional growth.
  • Access to professional development frameworks tailored for specialization.
  • Participate in high-profile projects that influence firm positioning and strategy.
Full Job Description
Job Information

Posting Date

07-Jul-2026

Requisition ID

3212

States/Provinces/Cities

Paris

Location Type

Office/Onsite

Business Unit

Business Professionals

Function

BDMC

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Practice Group Business Development Executive - Employment and Tax, Paris and Luxembourg will work closely with the Paris and Luxembourg market grouping lead and the respective PG-aligned colleagues for Paris and Luxembourg.

The role-holder will proactively support priorities of the PGs across the Paris and Luxembourg Markets as well as work closely with our partners in Paris and Luxembourg and across the Region (as required) to help win profitable work.

Main responsibilities:

  • Support the Practice Groups in Paris and Luxembourg to drive demand generation and contribute to winning new work
  • Execute BDMC activities across the Paris and Luxembourg markets, applying best practices and prioritizing initiatives based on return on investment and strategic objectives
  • Contribute to the preparation and delivery of pitches for the Paris and Luxembourg markets, including developing high-quality proposals and marketing collateral
  • Coordinate directories and submission processes for relevant Practice Groups, working closely with the Directories, Awards & Submissions team and other stakeholders as required
  • Support client relationship management activities for priority clients, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date client and prospect data
  • Provide marketing support to the Practice Groups, including assisting with events, webinars, and sponsorships
  • Collaborate with communications professionals to enhance the Practice Groups' profile through appropriate internal and external channels
  • Utilize analytics tools to monitor performance and generate insights, working with colleagues to inform decision-making
  • Conduct research and monitor market trends, applying insights to support Practice Group strategies and initiatives
  • Support the delivery of local office initiatives and broader BDMC activities as required


Skills and experience:

  • Educated to degree level and ideally with an additional business qualification / experience focusing on Business Development, Sales Marketing, Communications or related commercial subjects.
  • Solid experience in business development, client relationship management with an international law firm or other professional/financial services environment (at least 3+ years)
  • An understanding of the industry gained through some experience in a similar business role
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong level of English is required with good business English proficiency
  • A collegiate approach and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
  • A confident, calm, resilient and credible style with the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple concurrent projects.
  • Respects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the Firm


Reports to: The Paris and Luxembourg Lead for Commercial, DR, Employment and Tax PGs, but with close operational working relationship with the Paris and Luxembourg Market Group Lead also.

Travel requirements: May be expected to travel between Paris and Luxembourg as required from time to time. May also be required to travel regionally depending on the requirements of the PGs, although this will be limited.

Position type: Specialist

Development framework: Specialist

About Baker & McKenzie

Baker McKenzie is a multinational law firm founded in 1949. It is the largest international law firm in the world, with over 6,000 lawyers in 77 offices across 47 countries. The firm provides legal services in various areas, including corporate law, finance, intellectual property, litigation, and tax. Baker McKenzie has been recognized as one of the most innovative law firms in the world, and has received numerous awards for its work in various areas of law.
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