Business Development & Events Co-Ordinator

• Permanent full-time role
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion across the firm

More information about our HW benefits can be viewed here: bit.ly/HWbenefits

About the role and team

We have an exciting opportunity for a BD & Events Co-ordinator to join our growing team. 

The Business Development, Marketing and Communications section is a national team of over 20 people, with a broad set of skills and experience across client engagement, branding and design, bid management, copywriting, event strategy and planning, digital marketing and media relations.

Based in Perth, this is a full time role, with a focus on supporting the marketing and administration requirements of the Director as well as the national team. The role is also responsible for the delivery of Hall & Wilcox’s Perth-based client and major employee events.

Key responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• supporting the broad team on ad hoc Business Development, marketing and practice development strategies, and actioning outcomes;
• supporting directory and award submissions, including managing the recording of submission results;
• creating and updating marketing content, including credentials, brochures and CVs;
• supporting marketing activities with relevant business and industry associations, including events, sponsorships and merchandise / collateral;
• assisting with client, industry or practice specific research;
• co-ordinating logistics of all Perth client events;
• working with the Events Manager and BD team on guest lists for Perth client events;
• working with the Events Manager and BD team to develop event concepts with partners and senior lawyers in Perth;
• working with Events Manager to provide a post-event report; and
• general administration, including travel bookings, and expense and invoice processing.

Skills and experience

We are keen to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:

• tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline;  
• excellent administration skills; 
• event experience, ideally having worked in-house or in the hospitality sector;
• experience working in and supporting a high-performing team;
• knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (essential);
• ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure;
• proactive and strong problem-solving abilities;
• ability to work autonomously and interact in a team environment;
• ability to interact at all business levels; and
• excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About Us

Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm.  We are a firm of over 1000 people, including around 130 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

Some of our recent awards and citations include:

• Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 and 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
• Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards
• Ranked third in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2022 and 2023
• Employer of Choice Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for 2021, 2022 and 2023
• Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards

Our Culture

We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.

We are also renowned for Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better and faster. 

At Hall & Wilcox, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

For more information about Hall & Wilcox please visit our website.

How to apply

Please click apply to submit an application.

We are committed to being inclusive, and to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any support to complete your application, have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Lauren Parrant, Senior People & Culture Advisor at *******@hallandwilcox.com.au

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.