We are looking for two proactive and organised Business Development Assistants to support a wide range of BD and marketing initiatives. Working closely with the Business Development Manager and wider team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality support across daily activities and strategic projects. These roles can be based in our Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow office.
This is a varied role where you will support BD and marketing objectives, conduct research, and produce client-facing materials such as proposals, credentials, and teamsheets. You will also assist with directory submissions, communications, and event delivery. You will help manage mailing lists in line with GDPR, track BD activity, and support budget monitoring, working closely with lawyers and the BD & Marketing team.
We are looking for candidates with excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a positive, enthusiastic approach. You should be confident using Microsoft Office and willing to learn new systems and tools. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in business development and marketing within a professional environment.
Full details can also be found in our job specification.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Jo McMonagle at [email protected] or on 0141 273 6988.
Burness Paull reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing Date:
26 June 2026Skills Required
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive, enthusiastic approach
- Confident using Microsoft Office
- Willingness to learn new systems and tools
- Ability to manage mailing lists in line with GDPR
What We Do
Burness Paull is a top tier commercial law firm supporting clients across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Two things make us tick: delivering results and being easy to deal with. From tech to private equity our clients are among the most exciting UK and international corporates, but we never assume any entitlement to the next deal. That means clients get the very best legal advice delivered by people with their feet firmly on the ground. If you think all lawyers are cut from the same pin-striped cloth, you haven’t worked with Burness Paull.
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