Business Development Manager

Together with the Head of BD, play significant role in advancing the firm's client growth and business development objectives.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our team. Our Marketing, Business Development & Communications team comprises 15 people nationally, and supports the firm with a range of activities, including development and implementation of sector and client growth strategies, tenders and bids, branding and design, events and promotional activities, copywriting, digital marketing and media relations.

Working closely with the Head of Business Development, fellow Business Development Managers, key client relationship partners and practice groups, you will play a significant role in advancing the firm's client growth and business development objectives.

Together with the broader BD team, you will help drive the ongoing delivery and enhancement of the firm's Key Client Program, including supporting the development, implementation and review of key client plans to strengthen relationships and identify growth opportunities. You will provide strategic and hands‑on business development support to allocated practice groups and contribute to priority bids, tenders and client pursuits across the firm.

You will also:

• Work with partners to identify and pursue new target clients, referrers and revenue areas;
• Identify potential opportunities by monitoring and researching client and market developments;
• Develop deep knowledge of the priorities, service offerings, clients and market opportunities within the allocated practice groups;
• Use client, financial and market insights to support planning and strategic decisions;
• Collaborate with Marketing on targeted campaigns, events, content and collateral;
• Work with Communications on media, thought leadership and digital initiatives;
• Support strategic bids and proposals for key clients and practice groups.

This position has no direct reports.

We are seeking an existing BD Manager or BD Executive/ Consultant seeking that next step to advance their career and develop their skills in a supportive and values‑driven environment.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Prior experience successfully leading the development and ongoing implementation of marketing and BD plans within a legal or professional services environment;
• A deep understanding of interpreting data to inform decisions;
• Excellent time management and project management skills;
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trusted relationships across the business and with key industry partners;
• A collaborative approach as well as the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment, with conflicting priorities and stakeholder expectations;
• Ability to influence stakeholders and innovate in the pursuit of agreed outcomes.

Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.

At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well‑being of our workforce.

Our benefits include:

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
• Family‑friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
• Employee…