BD and Marketing Adviser

About the role

CIE Legal, a specialist commercial law firm, is looking for a BD and Marketing Adviser (0.8-1.0 FTE) based in Melbourne, reporting to the Chief Operations Officer. The role turns the firm's marketing plans into action through a hands-on, delivery-focused position covering content, events, website, proposals, CRM, campaign coordination, reporting and marketing operations. It suits someone who is highly organised, proactive and dependable, able to keep several projects moving and meet deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Planning and budgeting: contribute to the annual marketing plan and budget led by the COO and the BD and Marketing Sub-Committee, monitor progress and report on it
• Content and communications: coordinate the content calendar, draft, edit and publish articles, client alerts, newsletters and website content, manage social media, and coordinate videos, webinars, podcasts and other digital content
• Marketing campaigns: assist with campaigns supporting priority practice areas, sectors and strategic initiatives, and coordinate with industry associations on external sponsorship benefits
• Website and digital marketing: maintain and update website content with the design agency, including service pages, sector pages, lawyer profiles and campaign pages
• Events and profile building: coordinate seminars, webinars, client entertainment and sponsorship activities, manage invitations, registrations, venues and suppliers, prepare run sheets and follow-up, and support conference participation, speaking opportunities, awards and directory submissions

Required profile

• More than 1.5 years' experience in marketing, events, communications, business development or a related role
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects at once
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, organisation and time management
• Willingness to work with senior professionals and ability to manage competing priorities
• Desirable: professional services, legal, accounting or consulting experience

Required skills

• Desirable: event coordination, working with external agencies, website content and design, content creation, proposal documents, LinkedIn campaign management, basic graphic design (Canva, Adobe Express), photography (Adobe Lightroom), videography and editing (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro), and audio recording and podcast editing (Adobe Podcast, Audition)

What we offer

• Salary of $100,000-$105,000 including superannuation
• Hybrid working: 2 days remote and 3 days in the office
• Mentoring from senior staff, career development support and networking opportunities
• Wellbeing allowance, study leave and community service leave

To apply, send your resume and a brief cover letter to the Operations Lead.