Senior Business Development Executive

About the role

The Maples Group is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to join its Dublin team. Reporting to the Regional Head of Business Development, you will act as a trusted advisor for the Ireland practice group, shaping strategy and supporting operational execution to drive growth.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with practice leaders and the Regional Head of BD to define, implement and measure growth strategies aligned with practice objectives.
• Develop data‑driven plans, budget proposals and set clear KPIs for assigned practices.
• Run the annual planning and budgeting cycle, contributing to practice and lawyer activity budgets.
• Track and report on business development activities, demonstrating ROI where possible.
• Utilise internal marketing technologies and databases for planning, targeting and measurement.
• Partner with global and regional Marketing teams to create content for campaigns, collateral and digital tactics.
• Identify, evaluate and manage strategic sponsorships and speaking opportunities at conferences and seminars.
• Oversee legal directory submissions and support partners in interview preparation.
• Coordinate BD trips, ensuring objectives are defined, teams briefed and follow‑up actions captured in the CRM system.
• Maintain and update the CRM database, including client and target lists.

Required profile

• Strong collaborative and conscientious work ethic, with a merit‑based mindset.
• Demonstrated drive and purpose in delivering results.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with practice leaders, marketing, and senior management.
• Excellent analytical mindset for developing data‑led plans and measuring performance.

Required skills

• CRM database management