Business Development Manager| Law Firm

Why Sparke Helmore?
As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.
At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.
Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.
We have a rare opportunity for an emerging Business Development Manager to support our national Workplace practice. Based in Sydney, the role will work directly with Partner, Catherine Wilkinson and Head of Business Development, Zac Robinson.
More about the role
This diverse role spans strategic business development (bids/tenders/quotes, capability statements, key client management, competitor analysis) as well as marketing and communications support (publications, marketing collateral), event management and desktop research
You will be required to strategise and drive client relationship management activities for key Workplace clients working collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the business and the wider team
Working directly with the practice group’s partners and the firm-wide Head of BD, this role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BD coordinator or consultant looking to take the next step in their career, or for a current manager looking for a more proactive, partner-facing, strategic role
What the market says
Australasian Lawyer 2023 5-Star Employer of Choice
Occupational Health and Safety Firm of the Year, AFR’s Best Lawyers in 201+, 2020 and 2024
More about you
The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in business development working in the legal industry or other professional services environment
Experience supporting a Workplace, Employment, or similar professional practice will be considered advantageous to your application
You will need exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience in delivering strong written tender and capability documentation
A genuine interest in keeping up to date with the public and private sector Workplace trends and the implications for the firm and our key clients
What Sparke Helmore can offer you
Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.
We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.

Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.
For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Nikki Costelloe on +61 2 4+24 7307.
 
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