Business Development Manager

The Firm

This international law firm is recognised globally for its high-quality legal work, collaborative culture and strong market presence. With a well-established Business Development function across Australia and the wider APAC region, the firm is committed to investing in its people and providing genuine opportunities for career growth.

The Sydney office offers a professional yet supportive environment where Business Development professionals are trusted to contribute strategically, build strong stakeholder relationships and make a meaningful impact. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to work alongside highly regarded legal and business services professionals.

The Role and Duties

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this role will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders to drive business development initiatives, strengthen client relationships and support the firm's continued growth across key practice groups and sectors.

The role will also have responsibility for managing more junior direct reports and will work closely with colleagues across the Australian, APAC and broader global Business Development teams.

• Developing and implementing business development strategies and initiatives

• Supporting Partners with client relationship and account management activities

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities

• Preparing pitches, proposals and capability statements

• Leading and supporting marketing, profile-raising and client engagement initiatives

• Managing events, sponsorships and thought leadership activities

• Mentoring and developing junior Business Development team members

• Working with CRM systems and maintaining data integrity

• Collaborating with Business Development and Bids teams across the APAC region

Practice group alignment will be discussed during the interview process to ensure the successful candidate is working within areas that align with their experience and interests.

About You

• 5+ years Business Development experience within a law firm is essential

• Previous people management experience

• Strong understanding of the legal market

• Experience using CRM systems

• Excellent project management and organisational skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Professional and confident presentation

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Claire Booth, Assiduous Staffing, 0452 651 183 and ***email_hidden***.

About Assiduous Staffing

Assiduous Staffing is a leading, award-winning legal support recruitment agency based in New South Wales, Australia. With almost a decade of specialist experience recruiting legal support staff, we have successfully partnered with boutique, national, global and top-tier law firms, as well as in-house legal teams. Known for our expertise, reliability and results, we connect exceptional legal professionals with the right roles across Sydney and Australia.