Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Business Development and Growth Expert to join our team at Arthur Cox Dublin.
The role is responsible for driving business development and marketing initiatives for our Legal Departments, working closely with the Heads of Practice Group Leaders and the partners.
This position requires someone who has a strong work ethic, business acumen and a desire to contribute to the success of a leading law firm.
Arthur Cox is one of Ireland's top law firms. For 100 years we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland.
An international firm, we have a total headcount of almost 900 in offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco.
The firm's practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law.
We provide a comprehensive service to a diverse international and domestic client base.
Our clients include multinational organisations, banks and financial institutions, government departments, State entities and new players in emerging industry sectors.
* Market Analysis:
o Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the corporate legal market and the competitive position of the departments through extensive internal and external research.
o Monitor, analyse and communicate market, industry and competitive trends for the departments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Work with partners to develop and execute business development and marketing strategies for the department business plans.
2. Client Acquisition: Work with partners on new client initiatives to develop work for the firm.
3. Support the preparation of responses to requests for proposals or information on the departments and in preparing partners for business development meetings with clients and prospects.
4. Profile Enhancement:
o Collaborate with lawyers, professional support lawyers and the BD & Marketing team to market the services and expertise of the varying departments.
o Work with the firm's marketing team to draft press releases, track published articles and consider social media strategy around key projects.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Degree in business, marketing, communications (journalism, public relations) – or equivalent work experience.
* A minimum of five years' experience in a marketing or business development role working in a professional services firm environment.
* Experience leading business development and marketing for a practice group, service line or industry group.
* Previous experience in a managerial role.
Benefits:
* We offer an attractive 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.
This role offers exciting opportunities for career growth and development.