M&BD Assistant

GFL Environmental Inc.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm is seeking a university placement student for a 13-month role in its Marketing and Business Development (M&BD) team in Bristol. This opportunity promises hands-on experience in various M&BD functions, including pitching, client management, and event planning. Candidates should be organized, and effective team players with strong skills in MS Office. The firm offers a supportive, diverse environment and values professional development, making this an excellent chance for growth.

Benefits

Competitive package including bonuses

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive culture and diversity networks

Qualifications

• Candidates must be university placement year students.
• No previous legal sector experience required, enthusiasm to learn is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce first drafts of client-facing pitch documents.
• Assist with directory submissions and manage event logistics.
• Maintain and update the firm’s client database.

Skills

Strong Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent project management skills

Well organized with good attention to detail

Able to multitask effectively and manage time

Solution oriented

Education

University placement year

Job description

**The role:**This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in pursuing a career in professional services M&BD to gain on-the-job experience across all aspects of a fast-paced M&BD function within an international law firm. We have been running this scheme for over 10 years, with multiple individuals returning to work with us after completing their degrees.Please note that this role is only open to university placement year students who have chosen to complete a year in industry during the penultimate year of their course.The role is a 13-month fixed-term contract starting in July 2026. By starting in July, you will have the opportunity to settle in and have the benefit of a handover period with our current placement students.**Application Instructions:**To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our careers page for more details. **PLEASE NOTE:** In addition to uploading your CV, you must attach a document containing your answers to the following questions, with a 200-word limit for each question:We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.**The M&BD Team:**The Marketing and Business Development (M&BD) team at Simmons & Simmons is a dynamic group of value creators, digital innovators, and relationship builders. We're seeking talented individuals with ambition and passion to join our high-performing team, known for its commitment to learning, growth, and excellence.The team benefits from the expertise of seasoned professionals from leading firms and industries. We invest in our talent at all levels, offering extensive training like the 'Future Leaders' programme to nurture the next generation of leaders.Our innovative efforts, including the award-winning Supercharge client program, sector-focused campaigns and cross-border group teams, have significantly contributed to the firm's global reputation and success in attracting top-tier clients.We prioritise continuous improvement and operational excellence, adopting best practices to maintain our competitive edge and align with our purpose of becoming a next generation law firm.Our global M&BD team operates as One Team, valuing contributions from members worldwide and fostering a culture of connection and fun. Joining us means making a definitive impact in a role that values and leverages your contributions.**What will you do:*** **Pitching** – producing first drafts of client-facing pitch documents and supporting the maintenance of the firm’s pitch infrastructure and pitching tool, PitchPerfect.* **Client management** – producing first drafts of regular internal and client facing reports, client feedback surveys, updating relationship maps and updating content on client portals.* **Research and reporting** – gathering data and compiling internal and client facing reports.* **Directory submissions** – assisting with directory submissions (global rankings of law firms and lawyers), including chasing for content, ensuring deadlines are met and liaising directly with our account managers at the directories.* **Events** – assisting with all aspects of event planning and management for both in-person events and webinars, including managing marketing lists, producing event invitations, internal communication, diary co-ordination, helping to prepare presenters, organising event logistics and attending events on the day.* **Client intelligence** - assisting with the maintenance and administration of the firm’s client database (InterAction) and our relationship intelligence tool (Introhive).* **Internal campaigns and team engagement** – Promoting internal campaigns, such as showcasing new features of our client intelligence tools, setting up resources to foster stronger team connections, and updating intranet pages to ensure firmwide news remains relevant and accessible* **Work as a team** – working with the team internationally and across functions to reach milestones and achieve objectives both in terms of significant projects and day to day tasks.* **Achieve deadlines** – being proactive in picking up tasks and completing them in accordance with deadlines.* **Familiarise yourself with M&BD processes** – continuously developing and evolving knowledge of relevant M&BD processes to provide efficient and high-quality support to the wider M&BD team and the firm.* **Undertake training and development** – attending regular training and development and learning and implementing best practice and ensuring high quality levels. Gaining an understanding of the business through daily tasks and projects.* **Communicate effectively** – with colleagues across different business functions and locations and directly with lawyers.* **Report** – frequent reporting of service delivery and progress regarding projects.**What we are looking for:*** Strong Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills* Excellent communication skills* Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team* Well organised with good attention to detail* Excellent project management skills* Ability to learn quickly and follow processes* Well-developed understanding of the tasks that fit under the M&BD department* Able to build effective and collaborative relationships and networks across the firm* Solution oriented* Commercially driven* Able to multitask effectively and manage your own time* Flexible, with a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required* No previous legal sector experience required, just a willingness and enthusiasm to learn.**Career Level:**The career level assigned to this role is level 1. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level.**Here at Simmons & Simmons:**At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone’s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible.**Some key information:*** We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.* Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).* We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.* We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.* We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.* We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.* All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.* We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services