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We are seeking a Business Development Adviser to join our Employment Industrial Relations and Safety (EIRS) team. Joining our market leading BD team you will provide national support to our EIRS team and some of our key sectors to deliver their BD strategy and champion growth initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity to start your BD career with our team and develop your foundational BD knowledge and skills.
In this interesting and varied role you will be responsible for:
Assisting with national EIRS business development and marketing projects including content creation events and proactive BD activities aligned with the annual plan
Preparing BD materials maintain standard pitch templates credentials and team CVs using systems like Foundation and SharePoint
Working closely with lawyers partners internal teams (e.g. communications events marketing) and external stakeholders to promote EIRS and deliver key initiatives
Leading major pitches support awards and directory submissions maintain BD infrastructure and ensure consistent and efficient documentation and processes.
Staying informed on industry trends support thought leadership and content strategies engage with relevant associations and adhere to WHS and firm policies.
To be successful in this role you will have:
3 years experience in a BD role undertaking administration/advisory activities within a law firm or other professional services environment;
an undergraduate degree in marketing commerce business or related discipline;
proven ability to think ahead understand and manage priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines;
enthusiastic proactive and strong work ethic with a willingness to accept ownership of and follow up on tasks without prompting;
ability to confidently communicate and deal with partners managers staff and clients at all levels;
strong attention to detail;
demonstrated sound organisational planning and project administration skills;
strong Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel skills;
ability to collaborate effectively within a team;
excellent communication and drafting skills.
What you can expect from us:
Were a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia we are committed to high performance collaboration diversity and digital innovation. We are clientcentred commercially driven and renowned for our solutionfocused expertise.
We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences supportive challenges team collaboration mentors and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
We value your wellbeing both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support youll have it and well empower you to harness your personal strengths navigate uncertainty embrace opportunities and effectively manage things within your control.
For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser us to be part of a human bold and outstanding team at Australias market leading law firm.
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our ValuesHuman Bold and Outstanding.
For any questions or a confidential discussion please contact Donella Gressieux Senior Recruitment Advisor on
This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.
Team
Business DevelopmentWorking Pattern
Location
MelbourneContract type
Permanent ContractDiversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our ValuesHuman Bold and Outstanding.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time