BD & Marketing Co-Ordinator (Start ASAP)

Who we are

Johnson Winter Slattery is a full service commercial firm with specialist expertise in all facets of commercial law, covering the spectrum of transactional needs, advisory and compliance as well as dispute resolution. Our lawyers and practice groups are ranked as leading, by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Asia Pacific Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Doyle's Guide. We enjoy a reputation as a leading independent Australian firm focused on complex transactions and disputes. We have over 300 professionals working in our Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Canberra offices.

About the Team

The JWS BD & Marketing team is a highly regarded team, well-positioned to influence change, having built a reputation of being true business advisers who actively contribute to the firm’s success. The team is highly collaborative and made up of strong business development and communication specialists who work closely with the partnership and senior management on the business development, marketing and communication activities most closely aligned with revenue generation and firm growth.

The firm supports the development of its people. Our BD & Marketing Co-Ordinator will have access to on–the-job training and development, as well as formal mentoring via an experienced team of senior BD & Marketing professionals, committed to supporting ongoing career growth. 

JWS is low on bureaucracy. The BD & Marketing team has direct access to senior decision makers ensuring we remain innovative, creative and agile.

We understand the importance of work life balance. We are a close knit supportive team and ensure that workloads are monitored and shared as required.

About the Role

The role reports into the Senior Business Development Manager with a dotted reporting line to the Marketing & Business Development Director. The right candidate will enjoy the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative and supportive team on a variety of projects.  The role has a high profile as well as visibility across the firm, with the opportunity to interact with a range of stakeholders.

The role is well rounded. It’s primary focus will involve working closely with the Marketing & Business Development team, Partners, Lawyers, External Clients and Internal Support Staff teams.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and developing quality and strategically targeted tender responses and capability statement
• Supporting PGHs and partners with the implementation and execution of practice group, specialist group and client plans including client engagement and feedback initiatives, action development, activity tracking, partner follow-up, attendance at group meetings and helping with meeting preparation (sourcing financial data etc), delivering BD specific actions
• Preparing directory and award submissions, including gathering required submission information, organising and preparing partners for interviews, and internal and external communications
• Working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute events, including as part of major sponsorships
• Drafting content for release internally, on the website, LinkedIn, or as press releases, particularly in relation to specific deals and transactions
• Remaining up to date on recent firm deals and transactions and working with other members of the marketing team to keep practice publications & thought leadership current. Contribution to the team’s deals database.
• Updating website and intranet content on a regular basis
• Practitioner CV management (including new starters and website cvs)
• Active use of the firm’s e-communications system to prepare client alerts and event invitations
• Managing firm sponsorships to ensure maximum value is extracted
• Updating tender precedents including practice group descriptions and firm policy text
• Undertaking industry, client and firm research projects
• Participating in team projects

About You

Technical Competencies:

• Strong influencing and communication skills of senior personnel
• The ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment and juggle numerous tasks
• Initiative, creativity and a keen eye for detail, particularly in the drafting of compelling documents and coordination of successful client initiatives
• Strong writing skills
• Project management skills
• Willingness to work autonomously
• Clear team spirit
• Active, working knowledge of marketing theory, concepts and practice
• Excellent understanding and use of Microsoft programs, particularly Word

Client Skills

• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills
• A commercial and client focused outlook
• A willingness to take the initiative and exercise judgment
• Ability to liaise and communicate with internal and external clients on all levels
• Client focused approach

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Ability to solve problems and demonstrate initiative
• Energetic and enthusiastic, consistently demonstrating initiative and creativity
• Able to work independently, while supporting the team-based approach to achieve goals and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to treat every task as a learning opportunity

Working at JWS

• We are not like the other corporate law firms.
• When you ask our people why they choose to work for us, the most common response is “because of the people.”
• We value “humanity” and “collaboration” over everything else. We care about the wellbeing of our people and will invest time in understanding your objectives so that we can support you throughout your career.
• We believe it’s this focus on people that has seen our firm grow rapidly to become one of Australia’s leading independent law firms.

Why?

Experience like no other

We will put you at the forefront of the corporate world. We work with our clients on their most complex and business critical legal work – it's what we do best.

Thrive with us

• With us, you will not be held back. Our people take on the work that reflects their ability, not their job title. You will have more opportunity to make an impact, have your ideas heard and step up in your career.
• Our benefits are designed to help our employees manage all their lifestyle needs and to reward them for being part of the team. From financial rewards to health and wellbeing, outstanding Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities, flexibility and innovation.

In it together

• We pride ourselves on being down to earth, approachable, but always high performing. We have worked hard to create a culture where people look out for each other. Our ethos is: “we’re in it together” and it’s what we live by.
• Our benefits are designed to help our employees manage all their lifestyle needs and to reward them for being part of the team. From financial rewards to health and wellbeing, outstanding L&D opportunities, flexibility and innovation.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level, then we would love to hear from you. 

We are committed to promoting a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion, or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or age - to fulfil their professional aspirations with us. In particular we would welcome applications from First Nations candidates.

Johnson Winter Slattery pays respect to Elders past and present of our nation’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We honour the deep spiritual, cultural and customary connections of Traditional Owners to the Australian landscape, including Australia’s waterways, land, and sea country.