Overview
Business Development Manager – Law Firm Jobs in Greater Dublin at Carter Murray
Title: Business Development Manager – Law Firm
Company: Carter Murray
Location: Greater Dublin
My client, a leading international Law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager based in Dublin. The firm advises a global client base across financial and legal services and operates from major financial centres worldwide. It offers a collaborative, high‑performance environment with strong opportunities for professional growth and cross‑border experience and is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity.
The Role:
Reporting to the Regional Head of Business Development, the Business Development Manager will act as a trusted advisor to assigned practice groups. The role combines strategic planning with hands‑on delivery and plays a key part in driving growth, strengthening client relationships and supporting the wider business development function.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
- Partner with practice leaders to develop and deliver growth strategies aligned with practice objectives
- Lead annual planning, budgeting and KPI setting for assigned practices
- Develop data‑driven BD plans and track performance and ROI
- Use CRM, BD and marketing systems to support planning, targeting and reporting
- Work with marketing teams on campaigns, content and digital initiatives
- Manage directory submissions, sponsorships, events and speaking opportunities
Business Development & Client Management
- Lead and support BD activity across assigned practices, targeting new and existing clients
- Support BD trips, including objective setting, briefing and CRM follow‑up
- Prepare high‑quality pitches, proposals, credentials and RFP responses
- Maintain CRM data, pipelines and client intelligence
- Monitor market, regulatory and competitor developments to inform opportunity identification
- Identify opportunities to grow client relationships, including cross‑sell initiatives
Management & Collaboration
- Manage delivery of multi‑stream BD projects and coordinate cross‑functional teams
- Build strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture and share knowledge proactively
- Support ad‑hoc strategic initiatives that benefit the wider firm
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in business development and/or marketing within professional services
- Law firm experience preferred; qualification in Marketing, Business or related field advantageous
- Strong understanding of the Irish legal and commercial landscape
- Proven experience managing senior stakeholders
- CRM experience (e.g. InterAction) with strong data management skills
- Excellent communication, presentation and project management capabilities
- Commercially minded, solutions‑driven and able to manage multiple priorities
- Strong service orientation with a calm, pragmatic approach under pressure
Benefits & Rewards
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Competitive annual leave
- Pension or savings plan
- Life and travel insurance
- Professional development support
- Global wellbeing initiatives
