Business Development Manager - Law Firm

My client, a leading international Law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager based in Dublin. The firm advises a global client base across financial and legal services and operates from major financial centres worldwide. It offers a collaborative, high‑performance environment with strong opportunities for professional growth and cross‑border experience and is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity.

The Role:

Reporting to the Regional Head of Business Development, the Business Development Manager will act as a trusted advisor to assigned practice groups. The role combines strategic planning with hands‑on delivery and plays a key part in driving growth, strengthening client relationships and supporting the wider business development function.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Partner with practice leaders to develop and deliver growth strategies aligned with practice objectives
• Lead annual planning, budgeting and KPI setting for assigned practices
• Develop data‑driven BD plans and track performance and ROI
• Use CRM, BD and marketing systems to support planning, targeting and reporting
• Work with marketing teams on campaigns, content and digital initiatives
• Manage directory submissions, sponsorships, events and speaking opportunities

Business Development & Client Management

• Lead and support BD activity across assigned practices, targeting new and existing clients
• Support BD trips, including objective setting, briefing and CRM follow‑up
• Prepare high‑quality pitches, proposals, credentials and RFP responses
• Maintain CRM data, pipelines and client intelligence
• Monitor market, regulatory and competitor developments to inform opportunity identification
• Identify opportunities to grow client relationships, including cross‑sell initiatives

Management & Collaboration

• Manage delivery of multi‑stream BD projects and coordinate cross‑functional teams
• Build strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture and share knowledge proactively
• Support ad‑hoc strategic initiatives that benefit the wider firm

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in business development and/or marketing within professional services
• Law firm experience preferred; qualification in Marketing, Business or related field advantageous
• Strong understanding of the Irish legal and commercial landscape
• Proven experience managing senior stakeholders
• CRM experience (e.g. InterAction) with strong data management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and project management capabilities
• Commercially minded, solutions‑driven and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong service orientation with a calm, pragmatic approach under pressure

Benefits & Rewards

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Competitive annual leave
• Pension or savings plan
• Life and travel insurance
• Professional development support
• Global wellbeing initiatives