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Business Development Manager | Tier-1 Law Firm


Company : Dalton Handley


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-05-09


Job Type : Full Time


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Business Development Manager | Tier-1 Law FirmBusiness Development Manager | Tier-1 Law Firm3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis range is provided by Dalton Handley. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$150,000.00/yr - A$190,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from Dalton HandleyMarketing, Business Development & Comms Recruiter for 15+ Years | Professional Services Sector Specialist | 500+ Candidates Placed with Leading FirmsRare opportunity with an excellent tier-1 professional services firmProminent and strategic opportunity working with some of the firms most BD and client savvy partnersJoin a senior and talented team of BD/CRMsManager and Senior Manager level candidates consideredExclusive engagement with one of Dalton Handleys longest standing clientsWe are partnering exclusively with one of the most prestigious law firms in the Asia-Pacific region to appoint a high-calibre Business Development Manager to support their high-performing Disputes practice.This is a rare opportunity for an established BDM to step into a global brand with a reputation for excellence, sophistication, and scale. The role offers significant scope to influence client strategy, drive premium pursuits and help shape some of the regions most high-stakes contentious matters.Working closely with senior stakeholders and as part of an exceptional business development and client function, youll play a pivotal role in ensuring the firms market-leading disputes team remains top of mind for major corporate clients across APAC.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute BD and client strategies aligned to the Disputes groups goals, with a focus on high-value litigation, class actions, regulatory and investigations work.Partner with senior lawyers to identify growth opportunities, prioritise pursuits, and enhance key client relationships.Lead strategy on complex bids and proposals, driving content strategy and best practice.Collaborate across teams, geographies and sector groups to elevate the firms disputes capability as a key differentiator.Analyse market and client intelligence to inform strategy and enable sharper decision-making.About You:Proven experience in a BD Manager or Senior Executive role within a professional services environment.Deep understanding of litigation and disputes (or the confidence and commerciality to quickly grasp this area).Ability to work at pace, with credibility and influence at partner level.A strategic mindset combined with sharp execution skills and strong attention to detail.Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity and high expectations in a global environment.Why This Role?This opportunity offers a genuine brand uplift for an ambitious BDM ready to operate on a bigger stage. Youll be joining a firm that invests heavily in its BD and client function, prizes innovation, and offers long-term career progression within a world-class team.To confidentially discuss this opportunity, please contact Charles Handley at Dalton Handley at charles@daltonhandley.com.Agency informationDalton Handley is a market leading recruitment and career advisory firm. 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