Business Development Advisor

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealands premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers are internationally recognised for their thought leadership depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories. We have established offices in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara and a new office in Queenstown Tāhuna.

Our values ofRespect Manaaki Curiosity Māhirahira Excellence Whai hiranga and Tenacity Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

Our national business services team supports the day-to-day operation of the firm across a broad range of areas including marketing business development and client experience; hospitality and events; finance and business analysis HR communications IT; research knowledge management and legal support; reception and general business support.

About the role

This is an exciting new opportunity to support our National Business Development Marketing & Communications team. This role provides support across the team to execute our BD marketing and communications strategy and combines administrative project management and time management to ensure the firm grows and maintains its strong market position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading the firm directory submissions.
• Coordinating and administrating the firms Client Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Supporting the team in relation to RFPs large strategic pursuits pitch and capability statement submissions and coordinating presentations.
• Coordinating and assisting with website and social media updates and supporting the firms graphic designer.
• Assisting with regular reporting and internal research projects.
• Supporting the Events team with events hosting and logistics.
• Supporting the editing and publishing of updates and publications/newsletters.

About you

If you are a highly motivated professional with superior communication skills and a talent for building trusted relationships and youre looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive ambitious and energetic team we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and a desire to work collaboratively.
• Effective interpersonal influencing skills.
• An interest in technology and proficient with MS Office a CRM system/campaign management system and the Adobe suite.
• Ideally 2 years B2B business development experience.
• A curious creative and innovative mindset.
• Law firm or other professional services firm experience preferred.

Benefits

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Support coaching and considered training and development programmes; and
• Annual wellness subsidy phone allowance and talent referral bonus incentives.

How to apply

To apply please submit your CV and cover letter.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Please clickherefor further information about Russell McVeaghs diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact our Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firms progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read our 2025 reporthere.

For more information or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email Michaela Reid on

Required Experience:

Manager