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

Posting Date: 07-Aug-2026Requisition ID: 3212States/Provinces/Cities: ParisLocation Type: Office/OnsiteBusiness Unit: Business ProfessionalsFunction: BDMCFull Time or Part Time: Full TimeApply: 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 workExecute BDMC activities across the Paris and Luxembourg markets, applying best practices and prioritizing initiatives based on return on investment and strategic objectivesContribute to the preparation and delivery of pitches for the Paris and Luxembourg markets, including developing high-quality proposals and marketing collateralCoordinate directories and submission processes for relevant Practice Groups, working closely with the Directories, Awards & Submissions team and other stakeholders as requiredSupport client relationship management activities for priority clients, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date client and prospect dataProvide marketing support to the Practice Groups, including assisting with events, webinars, and sponsorshipsCollaborate with communications professionals to enhance the Practice Groups’ profile through appropriate internal and external channelsUtilize analytics tools to monitor performance and generate insights, working with colleagues to inform decision-makingConduct research and monitor market trends, applying insights to support Practice Group strategies and initiativesSupport the delivery of local office initiatives and broader BDMC activities as requiredSkills 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 roleExcellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong level of English is required with good business English proficiencyA collegiate approach and ability to work collaboratively with colleaguesA 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 FirmReports 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. 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