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We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our highly successful team at Arthur Cox Dublin.
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The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and executing business development and marketing programmes for the Corporate and M&A Department, working closely with the Head of Corporate and M&A, Practice Group Leaders and the partners in the Corporate and M&A Department. This role is responsible for raising the profile of the Corporate and M&A Department, helping to acquire new clients and expand existing client relationships.

We are looking for someone to join the team who has a very strong work ethic, business acumen and a strong desire to work for a leading law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development Planning:

Work with partners to develop and execute the business development and marketing elements of the Corporate and M&A Department business plan.

Profile-Raising:

Work with the lawyers, professional support lawyers and the BD & Marketing team to market the services and expertise of the Corporate and M&A Department.
Work with the firm’s marketing team to draft press releases, track published articles and consider social media strategy around key projects.
Manage departmental rankings, including oversight of submissions to legal directories and share best practices in the submissions process.
Work with the professional support lawyers to develop client and market facing knowledge based marketing tools and materials – technical updates, client education – webinars and seminars etc.

Client Development:

Work with partners on new client initiatives to develop work for the firm.
Support the preparation of responses to requests for proposals or information on the Corporate and M&A Department and in preparing partners for business development meetings with clients and prospects.

Analysis and Research:

Actively develop and maintain a deep understanding of the corporate legal market and the competitive position of the Corporate and M&A Department through extensive internal and external research.
Monitor, analyse and communicate market, industry and competitive trends for the Corporate and M&A Department.

Marketing/Communications:

Lead the review and continuous improvement of the Department’s suite of marketing materials, including capabilities statements, pitch templates, deals lists, website content (internal and external) and press releases.
Ensure the department’s deals and work experience are collected on a regular and timely basis, submitted to firm’s systems.

Benefits

We reward, encourage and support our talented people to reach their full potential offering excellent progression opportunities along with a market leading remuneration package and benefits including:

Discretionary annual bonus scheme
25 days annual leave
Leading hybrid working policy
Immediate pension scheme
Healthcare
TaxSaver and Bike to Work scheme
Full gym and wellness programme