Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to partner closely with our Perth leadership team and play a key role in driving client growth, strategic pursuits and profile‐raising initiatives across the office.
Working alongside the Perth Partner in Charge, Partners and Client Relationship Partners, this role is central to identifying opportunities, strengthening key client relationships and delivering high‐quality business development initiatives that support the firm's strategic priorities.
This is a highly collaborative, hands‐on role suited to someone who enjoys connecting people, ideas and opportunities.
At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career.
As Business Development Manager, you will contribute to the firm's growth and reputation by:
* Building strong internal relationships to understand client priorities and recommend and deliver targeted BD initiatives
* Working closely with partners and practice groups to identify emerging opportunities and coordinate pursuits
* Supporting key clients, including involvement in the firm's Key Client Program
* Playing a hands‐on role in bids and tenders, including messaging, project management and drafting
* Supporting pre‐positioning activities for upcoming opportunities
* Implementing national BD programs at a local Perth office level
* Ensuring Perth credentials and client contact information remain accurate and current
* Coordinating and delivering high‐quality client events
* Undertaking client listening, feedback sessions and tender debriefs
* Acting as a connector across the office to share intelligence and encourage collaboration
Required skills and experience
You will bring a combination of strategic thinking and practical execution, along with:
* Proven experience in business development and client management
* Strong project management and facilitation skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A solutions‐focused, proactive mindset with strong attention to detail
* Confidence working with senior stakeholders and professional services leaders
* A collaborative, adaptable and agile working style
* A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to take ownership
Experience in professional services, legal or partnership‐based environments will be highly regarded.
About us:
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia's leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients' most challenging issues.
Corrs' culture is characterised by our values of excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a supportive and inclusive workplace, and we are focused on creating opportunities for our people and supporting a diverse workforce.
Benefits
* Flexible working as standard – we have established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.
* Bonus leave – we provide an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total)
* Parental leave – we offer 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months)
* Wellbeing program – we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self‐care.
* Diversity and Inclusion – we set meaningful goals and take action to improve diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.
* Responsible business approach – we have an active pro bono and community engagement program and we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector.
* Learning and development opportunities – including our Australian‐first international study scholarship, a national training program and mentoring initiative.
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