Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Support Services - Marketing & Business Development | Sydney

About us

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Corporate sector team in Sydney. The role will support our Technology, Corporate, TMT and Employment teams.

This role works closely with partners, lawyers and clients in business development initiatives. The role develops, implements and drives the BD initiatives across the portfolios, with particular focus on innovative and creative initiatives.

The role focuses on seeking opportunities to enhance the portfolios by taking a creative approach to client service, bid processes and innovation in business development.

Responsibilities

Develop, own and implement a business development strategy.

Identify areas of future development and enhancement of the firm’s capabilities.

Lead the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the client and sector strategy.

Engage and collaborate with and be the go to person for the roles specific partners and senior lawyers on initiatives to develop and grow their practices.

Play a key part in the ongoing improvement of the BD function.

About you

8 -10 years’ experience working in a similar role within a corporate or professional services environment

Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to contribute to pricing considerations and understand complex delivery and commercial models.

High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Able to build credibility with senior stakeholders, including partners, and to advise, influence and collaborate effectively across teams and jurisdictions.

A degree in marketing, commerce, business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience is desired but not essential.

Why join Maddocks?

Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:

A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

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