Description
Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms and is the 2024 IFLR Europe Awards, Irish Law firm of the year. An international firm, with offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco, as it enters its second century, our partnership continues to grow. Constant innovation allows us to service our clients in the best possible way. A career with Arthur Cox LLP is exciting, defying, interesting, varied, and demanding.
We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our highly successful team at Arthur Cox Dublin.
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:
1. Work with partners to develop and execute the business development and marketing elements of the Corporate and M&A Department business plan.
Profile-Raising:
1. 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.
2. Work with the firm’s marketing team to draft press releases, track published articles and consider social media strategy around key projects.
3. Manage departmental rankings, including oversight of submissions to legal directories and share best practices in the submissions process.
4. 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:
1. Work with partners on new client initiatives to develop work for the firm.
2. 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:
1. Actively develop and maintain a deep understanding of the banking and financial services market and the competitive position of the Corporate and M&A Department through extensive internal and external research.
2. Monitor, analyse and communicate market, industry and competitive trends for the Corporate and M&A Department.
Marketing/Communications:
1. 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.
2. Ensure the department’s deals and work experience are collected on a regular and timely basis, submitted to firm’s systems.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise:
Essential Criteria:
1. Degree in business, marketing, communications (journalism, public relations) – or equivalent work experience.
2. 5 years + experience in a marketing or business development role working in a professional services firm environment.
3. Experience leading business development and marketing for a practice group, service line or industry group.
4. Experience working with partners/senior executives in a professional services firm.
5. Previous experience in a managerial role.
Technical & Personal Skills:
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare specialised written materials.
3. Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
4. Strong judgment and ability to make well-reasoned independent decisions.
5. Advanced understanding of strategic marketing and communications.
6. Self-motivated and independent, able to work with a minimum of supervision.
7. Strong interpersonal skills, including pleasant nature and ability to influence others.
8. High degree of attention to detail.
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:
1. Discretionary annual bonus scheme
2. 25 days annual leave
3. Leading hybrid working policy
4. Immediate pension scheme
5. Healthcare
6. TaxSaver and Bike to Work scheme
7. Full gym and wellness programme
About Arthur Cox
Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms and provides a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks and financial institutions, established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors. Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, the firm has led the way in the legal field in Ireland, delivering the best service and support for our clients. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
Arthur Cox LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of society. Please advise if you have any additional requirements, we will happily assist. Any information disclosed by you in this regard will be kept strictly confidential and shared within the firm only as necessary and with your consent.
Reasonable accommodations provided for the purposes of your interview or which you may require during your employment will not be taken into account in hiring decisions.
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