Social Media & Marketing Executive

Job Description:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):

Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.

Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security.

We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce.

Purpose

The Social Media & Marketing Executive plays a pivotal role in growing the firm's digital presence, strengthening brand awareness and supporting business development across all practice areas.

Working closely with the marketing team, directors and fee-earners, this individual will plan and deliver compelling content across social media platforms, manage digital campaigns and contribute to the overall marketing and PR strategy of the firm

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Digital Marketing & Social Media
  • Plan, produce and schedule daily content across all the firm's social media platforms, ensuring consistency of tone, branding and legal compliance.
  • Drive social media growth and increase website traffic through targeted and engaging content.
  • Create and manage paid social media advertising campaigns to generate leads and enhance brand awareness.
  • Monitor, analyse and report on social media and digital marketing performance using analytics tools, translating data into actionable insights.
  • Support SEO strategy through keyword-optimised content and adherence to best-practice guidelines.
  • Create and distribute targeted email marketing campaigns to increase website traffic, nurture client relationships, and improve brand visibility.
• Website & Reputation Management
  • Ensure staff profiles and relevant web content are kept current, accurate and reflective of the firm's services.
  • Oversee the firm's online review platforms, actively encouraging client reviews and responding professionally to feedback.
• Events & Business Development
  • Assist in the production of advertising, promotional and publicity materials across both print and digital channels.
  • Support the coordination and promotion of networking and marketing events, including preparation of events, marketing materials and event content.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with Directors and key internal stakeholders to ensure marketing activity is aligned with business priorities.
• Reporting & Administration
  • Compile regular marketing performance reports and present findings to senior management, highlighting trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
  • Maintain accurate records of all marketing activities, campaigns and expenditure.
  • Provide general marketing administration support as required by the team.
  
  

Key Skills Required:

Person Specification

• Essential
  • Degree in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline, or a minimum of 1 year of digital marketing experience.
  • Demonstrable experience managing business social media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook).
• Skills
  • Strong copywriting and content creation skills, with an ability to adapt tone for different audiences and platforms.
  • Proficiency with social media scheduling and analytics tools (e.g. Buffer, Meta Business Suite).
  • Creative thinker who can translate complex legal topics into accessible and engaging content.
  • Advanced graphic design skills using Canva or similar tools.
  • Experience with email marketing platforms.
  • Understanding of SEO principles and Google Analytics.
• Personal Attributes
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborative and personable, comfortable building relationships with colleagues across all levels.
• Desirable
  • Previous experience within a law firm or regulated professional services environment.
  
  

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• A fantastic supportive team
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.

Equal Opportunities:

Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce

We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Disclaimer

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an award-winning, nationally recognised law firm, ranked as a top-tier firm in current edition of The Legal 500 UK. With offices across London and the regions, we offer clear, practical and high-quality advice across a broad range of specialist areas. We act for clients on both a legal aid and private-fee basis, supporting individuals, families and businesses with everything from everyday matters to complex and high-profile litigation. Our continued growth, particularly in private client and complex dispute work, is driven by our reputation for professionalism, integrity and exceptional client care.

We are always keen to hear from committed and capable people, in both legal and non-legal roles. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to begin your career, we welcome applications from individuals who want to contribute to the work we do.

Our recruitment and interview process is designed to understand how you think, how you work and what you can bring to the firm, and to assess your skills, knowledge and experience in a fair and consistent way. To support this, candidates must not use AI-based tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini or similar) to write or edit any part of their interview responses or written communication during the process. We want to hear your own experience, insight and perspective.

Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and values the diversity of its staff. We work to ensure that our workforce reflects the communities we serve at every level of the organisation. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the role — please highlight this in your covering letter if it applies.