Senior Business Development Manager – Corporate / M&A; | 12-Month Parental Leave Contract

Love the pace and energy of Global top-tier Corporate/M&A;, particularly the pitch side of BD? This is a senior, hands-on opportunity within a leading international law firm, supporting a high-profile Corporate practice and working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders across APAC.

This is a pitch-heavy role, averaging around two pitches per week, alongside strategic client development, market positioning and practice growth initiatives. You’ll need to be commercially sharp, confident with senior Partners and comfortable taking ownership from strategy through to execution.

About the Role

- Lead major Corporate/M&A; pitches, proposals and presentations, averaging approximately two pitches per week
- Develop and execute client and BD strategies aligned with Corporate practice and broader firm priorities across APAC
- Work directly with Partners and practice leadership on client planning, targeting and relationship development
- Identify current client and market opportunities through competitor analysis, market intelligence and horizon scanning
- Drive cross-practice opportunities and collaboration across the broader business
- Lead practice and Partner positioning, including thought leadership, rankings, content and deal announcements
- Partner with Marketing,



Communications and Events specialists on key campaigns and initiatives
- Manage complex BD projects and ensure consistently high-quality execution
- Mentor BD team members and support Partner integration and coaching
- Report into the Associate Director, Global Corporate Practice Group

About You

- Significant BD experience within a top-tier law firm or sophisticated professional services environment
- Strong exposure to Corporate/M&A; or another highly transactional practice is ideal
- Proven experience managing sophisticated, high-value pitches and proposals
- A genuine pitch person who enjoys the pace, deadlines and commercial strategy behind winning work
- Confident advising Partners and senior stakeholders, rather than simply taking instructions
- Strong client planning, market positioning and commercial analysis capability
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle competing deadlines
- A collaborative operator who can work effectively across practices, offices and functions
- Commercial, polished and comfortable operating at a genuinely senior level

If you’re a senior legal BD professional who loves pitches, Corporate/M&A; and working closely with Partners, this is a fantastic 12-month opportunity to step into a highly strategic role with an international platform.

Interested? Get in touch with BHIMA Advisory for a confidential conversation.

📌 Senior Corporate BD Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Bhima Advisory
📍 Sydney