Pitch/Bids Specialist (5.00pm – 1.30am) Full time NEW

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Pitch/Bids Specialist to join our Marketing team, based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office.

Please note the hours of work for this role are 5.00pm – 1.30am, Monday to Friday. The hybrid working pattern will entail working from the office 1 day in every 10 days. The working hours for this office day will be 1.00pm – 9.30pm.

Core Pitch team – Belfast

The Core Pitch Team (CPT) sits within the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications function. Our business development, marketing and communication teams contribute to the setting and achievement of the firm’s business objectives, which includes supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients’ trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central teams and professionals supporting offices, practice groups, sectors and clients.

What you will do

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pitch Specialist to work collaboratively with members of our global BD team, and play a key role in supporting our business to win new mandates. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in strategizing and delivering compelling client-focused proposals and credential statements, that are produced to the highest standard within agreed deadlines.

The job will include, but not be limited to:

• Producing proposals, pitch presentations and credential statements, in line with A&O Shearman quality standards including:
  • Executing strategy for the drafting and completion of high value, often multi-discipline bids and tenders.
  • Working collaboratively to produce high quality content and design outcomes.
  • Assisting with the development of key messages and compelling, client-specific value propositions.
  • Editing and refining content and design of bid and tender documents.
• Becoming a subject matter expert in key practice areas
• Becoming a subject matter expert in the use of any new pitch technology platforms.
• In conjunction with the Pitch Support Team, maintaining a library of pitch tools and guides.
• Supporting the Marketing and Business Development function with other pitch outputs as required.

What you will have

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes and skills:

• 1-2 years bid/proposals experience, preferably in a B2B services firm.
• Knowledge of a law firm and relevant product areas would be advantageous.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and communications skills.
• Proven project management capability, with a track record of prioritising complex workloads and meeting multiple concurrent deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Highest standard of quality – an eye for design, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to highest quality results.
• Demonstrable advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, including use of templates, styles, master slides, and complex formatting.
• Sense of responsibility, accuracy and confidentiality.
• A hunger to learn and take on all tasks that will aid in learning, including keeping up to date with legal and commercial developments relevant to the product areas and sectors.
• Strong client focus.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

About A&O Shearman 

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work,  helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you’re helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to  an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.