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Business Development Manager - Melbourne

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-12
On-site · Australia

Core

Drive strategic growth for a global law firm across Australia and Asia Pacific by developing business initiatives, generating new opportunities, and strengthening client relationships.

Role type

Senior Business Development Manager (Professional Services/Law)

Builds

Strategic growth plans, new business opportunities, and enhanced market profile for Corporate & Commercial and TMT practice areas.

Domain

Legal services / Professional Services

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic business development, client relationship management, proposal and tender preparation, event and sponsorship management, coaching and mentoring, CRM management, legal directory submissions

Preferred skills

Knowledge of the legal sector, experience in Corporate/TMT practice areas, people leadership

Technologies

CRM systems

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver strategic business development initiatives; Identify and pursue new business opportunities; Prepare proposals, tenders, and client-facing materials; Lead profiling and marketing initiatives; Coach lawyers on business development best practices; Mentor and develop junior team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities