14 Jul Business Development Consultant | Growing National Law Firm | Opportunity to Step-Up
Locations: Sydney or Melbourne | Job ID: 1497132
- Work with a respected BD leader and supportive team structure
- Blend of practice, sector and client work
- Firm in growth mode with a strong investment in BD and marketing
- Flexible work options including 9-day fortnight and hybrid model
Dalton Handley is delighted to partner with a thriving national mid-tier law firm to recruit a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Consultant. Joining a firm that values strategic BD and client engagement, you’ll support key practice areas, priority sectors and high-profile client initiatives, gaining exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders and future career opportunities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious BD or marketing coordinator or advisor ready to step up into a more visible, impactful role in a firm committed to the development of its people.
About the Role
Working as part of a growing national team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of client development initiatives, pitches, events, communications, and market engagement programs. Reporting into a senior BD leader with a track record of developing talent, you will:
- Support practice and sector leads with BD planning and execution.
- Help craft compelling pitch and tender content, client-facing documents and capability statements.
- Coordinate targeted campaigns, events, and sponsorships across client portfolios.
- Work on high-impact projects with guidance from experienced senior team members.
- Leverage internal systems (CRM, website, social) to deliver insights and improve execution.
What We’re Looking For
- 2–5 years’ experience in a professional services BD, marketing or client-facing role.
- Exceptional attention to detail, writing and project management skills.
- A team player with strong initiative and a passion for client service.
- Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and juggle competing priorities.
- Desire to grow within a firm that offers clear career progression and ongoing learning.
Whether you’re currently in a coordinator role ready to level up, or already a consultant seeking a broader scope and more meaningful work, this role offers the chance to grow, be seen, and make a difference.
Agency information
Dalton Handley is a market leading recruitment and career advisory firm, our team has over 20 years’ experience specialising in business development and marketing roles within professional services in Australia, in addition to working in-house in professional services BD roles – we understand the intricacies of your world.
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.