29 Sep Business Development Consultant | Global Law Firm | Opportunity for Established Advisers/Execs Seeking a Firm Brand Uplift

Posted at 11:08h in Australia, Business development, Permanent by Charles Handley

Locations: Sydney or Melbourne Job ID: 14857798

  • Opportunity for well-established sub-Manager level candidates seeking an opportunity to hone their strategic skills with the opportunity to grow towards Manager level in time
  • Work with some of the most talented BDs and Partners in the industry
  • Join a firm with an exceptional track record for career development and lengthy tenures within BD
  • Premium global law firm with tier-1 rankings across the board in Australia

One of Dalton Handley’s longest standing clients, a true legal powerhouse globally, is looking for an intelligent, accomplished and ambitious Business Development Consultant to join their highly sophisticated, industry renowned team. This role will support the Real Estate and Finance teams across Australia. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of profitable revenue, strengthen brand presence, and enhance market positioning.

Candidates at very senior Coordinator, Adviser or Senior Exec level, as well as Managers in mid-tier firms seeking a stronger long term career trajectory are encouraged to apply to have an exploratory conversation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with Real Estate and Finance BD teams to craft compelling pitches, bids, and client materials by leading or contributing content
  • Leading initiatives to maintain and improve BD infrastructure such as credentials, pitch materials, and databases to ensure easy access across the practice
  • Coordinating responses to internal and global business development requests to support strategic submissions and projects
  • Managing directory and award submissions, as well as assisting with reporting, research, and strategic analysis
  • Working closely with Marketing, Communications, and Events teams on campaigns, thought leadership, and firm-wide initiatives that promote a collaborative and respectful workplace culture

To excel in this role, you will have:

  • 3-5 years of proven experience in business development, particularly in pitching and producing high-quality written content
  • An undergraduate degree in marketing, commerce, business, or related field
  • Familiarity with Real Estate and Finance sectors is highly desirable, along with a quick ability to grasp the broader business landscape in these areas
  • Strong project management skills, including experience overseeing pitches and bids
  • Excellent organizational, planning, delegation, and administrative capabilities
  • The ability to prioritize and manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines effectively
  • A proactive, enthusiastic mindset with a strong work ethic and ownership of tasks
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a professional, commercially-aware approach
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a national team environment
  • High personal integrity and strong collegial values

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team influencing the business development strategy in Australia’s Real Estate and Finance sectors.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with a respected team, we encourage you to apply.

Recruitment Agency Information

Dalton Handley is a market leading recruitment and career advisory firm, our team and alliance partners in the UK and Asia has over 40 years’ experience specialising in business development and marketing roles within professional services; we understand the intricacies of your world and the firms we have partnered with for years.

We have placed hundreds of candidates into career enhancing roles and built high performance BD and marketing teams with some of the world’s leading professional services businesses, from global law firms, the Big-4 and global engineering firms, through to boutique consultancy practices.

To apply, or to have an exploratory conversation in the strictest of confidence, please contact Charles Handley at Dalton Handley. Your CV will not be sent to any firms without your prior consent.