Business Development Manager - Law Firm

About the Opportunity

A prominent international law firm with offices in major financial hubs worldwide is searching for a Business Development Manager to join their Dublin team. The firm serves a diverse global clientele spanning financial and legal services, fostering a collaborative, high-performing workplace with significant prospects for career progression and cross-border exposure. The firm is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with practice leaders to devise and implement growth strategies that align with business goals.
• Lead the annual planning process, including budgeting and setting KPIs for assigned practices.
• Create and monitor data-driven business development plans to evaluate performance and return on investment.
• Utilize CRM, business development, and marketing platforms for planning, targeting, and reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on campaign creation, content development, and digital initiatives.
• Oversee directory submissions, sponsorships, events, and speaking engagements.
• Drive and support business development activities aimed at both new and existing clients within designated practices.
• Coordinate business development trips by defining objectives, preparing briefings, and managing CRM follow-up.
• Develop and deliver high-quality pitches, proposals, credentials, and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Maintain accurate CRM data, client pipelines, and intelligence databases.
• Keep abreast of market, regulatory, and competitor developments to identify business growth opportunities.
• Seek opportunities to enhance client relationships, including cross-selling services.
• Manage and coordinate multi-stream business development projects involving cross-functional teams.
• Build and nurture strong working relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute actively to a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge and supporting strategic initiatives benefiting the firm.

Experience and Skills Required

• At least 8 years of experience in business development and/or marketing roles within professional services.
• Experience in law firms is preferred; qualifications in marketing, business, or related disciplines are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish legal and commercial sectors.
• Track record of successfully managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Proficient with CRM systems (e.g., InterAction) and skilled in data management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Commercially aware, solution-oriented, and experienced in balancing multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused with a calm and pragmatic demeanor under pressure.

Benefits and Rewards

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to pension or savings schemes.
• Life and travel insurance cover.
• Support for professional development.
• Participation in global wellbeing programs.