Arthur Cox logo

Departmental Business Development Manager Business Development & Marketing

Arthur Cox
Full-time
On-site
Dublin, Ireland
We are looking for a Departmental 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 our Legal Departments, working closely with the Heads of Practice Group Leaders and the partners. This role is responsible for raising the profile of the departments, 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. Katie Crimmins - Senior Business Development Manager Career Journey in Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For 100 years this year, 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.

A career with Arthur Cox LLP is exciting, defying, interesting, varied, and demanding. Why Work With Us - Arthur Cox LLP

Key Responsibilities:

Analysis and Research:
  • Actively develop and maintain a deep understanding of the corporate legal market and the competitive position of the departments through extensive internal and external research. 
  • Monitor, analyse and communicate market, industry and competitive trends for the departments.

BD Planning:
  • Work with partners to develop and execute the business development and marketing elements of the department business plans.

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 departments and in preparing partners for business development meetings with clients and prospects.

Profile-Raising:
  • Work with the lawyers, professional support lawyers and the BD & Marketing team to market the services and expertise of the varying departments.
  • 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.

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