Business Development Manager – Law Firm

About the role

The firm is a leading international law practice seeking a Business Development Manager to join its Dublin office. Reporting to the Regional Head of Business Development, you will act as a trusted advisor to practice groups, combining strategic planning with hands‑on execution to drive growth and strengthen client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with practice leaders to design and deliver growth strategies aligned with practice objectives.
• Lead annual planning, budgeting and KPI setting for assigned practices.
• Develop data‑driven business development plans, track performance and ROI, and use CRM and marketing systems for planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with marketing on campaigns, content, digital initiatives, directory submissions, sponsorships, events and speaking opportunities.
• Lead BD activities across assigned practices, support BD trips, prepare pitches, proposals, credentials and RFP responses.
• Maintain CRM data, pipelines and client intelligence; monitor market, regulatory and competitor developments.
• Identify cross‑sell opportunities and manage multi‑stream BD projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Build strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in business development or marketing within professional services.
• Law‑firm experience preferred; qualification in Marketing, Business or a related field advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the Irish legal and commercial landscape.
• Proven experience managing senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, solutions‑driven and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Calm, pragmatic approach under pressure with a strong service orientation.

Required skills

• CRM experience (e.g., InterAction) with strong data‑management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation and project‑management abilities.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Competitive annual leave.
• Pension or savings plan.
• Life and travel insurance.
• Professional development support.
• Global wellbeing initiatives.