Business Development Manager

Overview

Tyler Weir is recruiting a Business Development Manager for a prominent global law firm located in Dublin. This role involves close collaboration with practice leaders and the Regional Head of Business Development to support growth and client engagement strategies for various legal practice groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate strategically with practice heads to formulate and implement expansion plans aligned with group objectives.
• Develop actionable, data-driven strategies and manage budgeting processes for assigned practices.
• Establish measurable targets and oversee annual planning and financial cycles for practices and lawyer activities.
• Monitor and report business development efforts, quantifying return on investment where possible.
• Utilize internal marketing tools and databases confidently for planning, targeting, and performance measurement.
• Partner with global and regional marketing teams to create engaging content for marketing initiatives across different channels.
• Identify and manage strategic sponsorship and speaking opportunities for assigned practices.
• Coordinate legal directory submissions and assist partners in interview preparations with directory researchers.
• Lead business development actions with partners to cultivate new and existing client relationships.
• Support business development trips by defining objectives, briefing involved teams, and ensuring follow-up actions are recorded and executed via the CRM system.
• Implement and oversee client and intermediary relationship programs, including feedback monitoring and client relationship overviews.
• Lead preparation of tailored proposals, pitches, credentials, and RFP responses, ensuring strategic alignment and timely delivery.
• Manage CRM data including client lists, pipeline activities, and reporting.
• Track market, client, and competitor trends and relay insights to lawyers, supported by knowledge of relevant regulations and market dynamics.
• Seek and pursue opportunities to expand the firm’s client base and pipeline, including cross-selling potential within the broader group.
• Coordinate multi-workstream business development projects within assigned practices, managing resources and collaborating cross-functionally to meet deadlines.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across the firm.
• Promote a collaborative, supportive team culture by proactively sharing information and assisting colleagues.
• Take responsibility for personal growth and participate in cross-departmental projects to enhance skills.
• Contribute to strategic projects beyond regular duties to benefit the wider firm and business development function.

Qualifications and Experience

• Preferably background in law firms or professional services with a relevant marketing, business, or related professional qualification.
• At least five years' experience in business development or marketing roles within professional services, particularly familiar with finance or legal sectors and B2B audiences.
• Deep understanding of the Irish legal and commercial environment, including sector and competitive dynamics.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders, ideally within professional services environments.
• Experience using CRM systems such as InterAction to leverage data effectively.
• Strong team orientation with capacity to build relationships locally and globally within marketing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proven project management, organizational, time management, and administrative skills.
• Proactive, hands-on work ethic with a solutions-focused, can-do attitude.
• Effective interpersonal skills to quickly comprehend and respond to stakeholders' needs.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects under pressure, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Commitment to outstanding service by setting expectations, probing needs, proposing solutions, and taking ownership of issue resolution.
• Thorough knowledge of firm structures, internal marketing technologies, and expertise in assigned practices to deliver high-quality initiatives aligning to client needs.