ABOUT US
Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.
Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a
focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield.
Since then we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people
who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.
A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares
and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. As
well as being crowned Large Firm of the Year 2026 at the Yorkshire Legal
Awards, we have also been named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire
Growth Index.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded
Marketing & Business Development Manager to join our growing Marketing
team.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for an
experienced Marketing Executive, Senior Marketing Executive or Marketing Lead
who is looking to take the next step in their career. Whilst previous legal
sector experience would be beneficial, we would also welcome applications from
candidates with a professional services, insurance, claims, financial services
or similar background.
You'll work closely with our Head of Marketing &
Business Development and senior stakeholders across the firm, receiving the
support, coaching and guidance needed to continue developing your skills and
progress your career.
The successful candidate will play an important role in
supporting the firm's continued growth, helping to strengthen client and
referrer relationships, raise brand awareness and deliver impactful marketing
and business development initiatives.
The role can be based from any of our Yorkshire offices and
offers hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
- As Marketing & Business Development Manager, you will
work in partnership with colleagues across the business to develop and deliver
marketing and business development activity that supports the firm's strategic
objectives.
- You will build strong relationships with directors and
service leaders, helping them identify opportunities for growth and develop
effective marketing plans to support their goals.
- You'll lead and coordinate a range of marketing initiatives
including digital marketing, social media, events, PR, sponsorship activity,
website content, thought leadership campaigns, awards submissions and legal
directories.
- The role will also involve supporting business development
activity through client relationship management, referrals and networking
opportunities, helping to identify new opportunities and strengthen existing
relationships.
- Alongside campaign delivery, you'll monitor performance,
evaluate return on investment and use market intelligence and client insight to
help shape future activity.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Essential
- We're looking for someone who combines creativity with
commercial awareness and enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of
stakeholders.
- You will have experience working within a marketing,
communications or business development role, ideally within a law firm,
professional services environment or claims-related business.
- You may currently be operating as a Senior Marketing
Executive or Marketing Lead and be looking for a broader role with greater
responsibility and clear opportunities for progression.
- You'll possess excellent communication and
relationship-building skills, be highly organised and confident managing
multiple projects simultaneously.
- Most importantly, you'll have the drive and
ambition to make an impact whilst continuing to develop your own career.
Desirable
- Experience supporting legal, insurance, claims or
litigation-focused services would be advantageous, although not essential.
Click the link below to submit your application and a member
of the team will be in touch. For any questions please contact Recruitment@Switalskis.com