Looking for a BD role where you can do more than coordinate pitches and update credentials?

We’re partnering with a leading Australian law firm to appoint a Business Development Manager / Senior BD Executive to its Technology & IP practice in Sydney.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious BD qualified who is ready to set up into a Manager role or wants to work closely with high-calibre partners on growth strategy, client development, pursuits and market positioning within one of the most dynamic areas of the legal market.

About the Role
Partner with senior stakeholders across the Technology & IP practice to deliver strategic BD initiatives
Drive client targeting, development and relationship-building activities
Manage and coordinate pitches, tenders, RFPs and major pursuits
Identify new business opportunities through market, competitor and client insights
Support practice and client planning, pipeline management and growth initiatives
Develop compelling capability statements, presentations and client-facing materials
Work on thought leadership, campaigns, events and profile-raising initiatives
Collaborate across practices to identify cross-selling and broader client opportunities




Bring fresh ideas to the way the team uses CRM, data, technology and AI to enhance BD effectiveness
Take real ownership of projects and work directly with partners and senior business leaders

About You
Around 2–5 years’ BD or marketing experience, gained within a law firm or qualified services setting
Experience supporting or managing pitches, proposals, client initiatives and strategic BD projects
Confident working directly with partners and senior stakeholders
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to spot opportunities and turn ideas into action
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Proactive, curious and genuinely interested in technology, innovation and AI
Ready to step up into a Junior Manager role, or an established BD professional looking for your next move

The firm is open to appointing at either Senior Executive or Junior Manager level, so this could be a particularly good opportunity if you’re sitting at Senior Executive level and wondering “what’s next?” and if that's the case next is hearing more about this career chance!

📌 Legal Business Development Manager / Senior Executive Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Bhima Advisory
📍 Australia