Senior Business Development Manager (Brussels) – Leading Global Law Firm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Development Manager to join the Brussels office of a leading global law firm. Supporting the Antitrust & Trade practice across Brussels and wider Continental Europe, this role will play a key strategic and commercial role in driving the growth and profile of a high-performing international practice.

This role represents an excellent career move for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Business Development professional looking to take on a high-profile position within an ambitious international firm and play a key part in shaping the future growth of a leading global practice. Working as part of the global Business Development team, the successful applicant will collaborate with Partners, senior lawyers and colleagues across the wider firm to shape and deliver targeted business development and marketing initiatives, identify new opportunities and support the ongoing development of the practice. The Senior Business Development Manager will lead the development and implementation of the practice's business development and marketing strategy, ensuring activity is aligned with wider firm priorities and delivers measurable commercial results. Working in close partnership with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting the practice's key client relationships and in identifying opportunities for growth across the region and globally. The role holder will provide strategic and commercial advice on client priorities, market positioning and new business opportunities, using client, competitor and market intelligence to shape business development plans and inform the pursuit of revenue generating opportunities. You will also lead the business development aspects of significant pitches and proposals, while working closely with Partners and lawyers to develop compelling propositions and strengthen the practice's relationships with key clients and prospects. From a marketing perspective, the successful applicant will help strengthen the profile and reputation of the practice, ensuring its expertise is effectively positioned in the market and with target audiences. Working closely with colleagues across the global Brand, Communications, Public Affairs and Knowledge teams, you will develop and implement marketing activity that supports the practice's commercial priorities, raises the profile of its lawyers and enhances engagement with clients and the wider market. This will include shaping campaigns, thought leadership and communications, as well as overseeing relevant client events, seminars and other profile-raising initiatives. The role will also contribute to the firm's external reputation through the development of high-quality directory and awards submissions, ensuring the practice's expertise and achievements are effectively showcased to the market.

The ideal candidate will have significant business development experience gained within a professional services environment, ideally an international law firm, together with sound commercial awareness and a strong interest in and understanding of the products relevant to this role. The ability to build trusted advisory relationships with partners and lawyers at all levels will be essential, alongside the confidence and credibility to influence stakeholders and support the delivery of strategic objectives. The firm are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager with strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is a collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team. A commitment to quality, accuracy and attention to detail, combined with a proactive and commercially focused mindset, will be key to success in this role.

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