Business Development Manager – Legal Sector
Dublin 2 | Hybrid (3 days onsite/week)
Permanent | Full-Time
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business growth in a professional services environment? A leading law firm in Dublin 2 is seeking a Business Development Manager to play a key role in shaping and executing the firm’s strategic growth initiatives—particularly within one of its high-performing practice areas.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative and internationally focused firm where your ideas will be valued and your impact clearly seen.
The Opportunity
Working closely with senior leadership and the broader marketing team, you will lead the development and execution of targeted business development and marketing strategies. Your work will directly support client acquisition, raise the firm’s market profile, and contribute to long-term growth.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
- 25 days annual leave
- Hybrid working model (3 days onsite per week)
- Private healthcare & immediate pension scheme
- TaxSaver & Bike to Work schemes
- Full access to gym and wellness programme
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver the BD and marketing elements of the Corporate department’s strategic plan
- Raise the profile of the practice area through innovative and targeted campaigns
- Manage legal directory submissions and work to improve departmental rankings
- Support the development of client proposals, pitches, and RFP responses
- Conduct market, sector, and client research to support business planning
- Maintain and enhance marketing collateral such as deal lists, capability statements, and website content
About You
- Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business development or marketing within a professional services environment
- Proven management experience
- Proven track record of delivering BD strategies for a practice area or sector team
- Excellent communication and content creation skills
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and balancing multiple priorities
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Strategic mindset with the ability to work independently and show initiative
Interested?
To apply, please send your CV to Áine at Lex Consultancy.