We’re looking for a Business Development Executive to join our team in Edinburgh or Glasgow, supporting our Banking & Funds and Technology & Commercial teams. You’ll play an important role in delivering and executing a range of business development and marketing initiatives across both practice areas.
No two days will be the same – you’ll manage and deliver business development and marketing projects, lead on delivering bespoke client-facing events, support with client and market research and create and update team sheets and credentials, proposals and presentations. You’ll work across all levels of the teams, collaborating with junior lawyers through to partners, and gain exposure to a broad range of clients and sectors across the UK and internationally.
We’re looking for someone with experience in a similar fast-paced environment who thrives on balancing multiple tasks, building strong relationships and taking ownership of their work. Experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous.
If you’re a self-starter looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to develop your career in business development, we’d love to hear from you – apply now!
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:
29 October 2026Skills Required
- Experience in a similar fast-paced environment
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Ability to take ownership of work
- Experience in a professional services environment
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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