Senior Business Development Manager - Competition, Consumer and Market Regulation
Gilbert + Tobin, a leading Australian law firm with over 500 lawyers, is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to support the growth of its Competition, Consumer, and Market Regulation (CCMR) practice. This strategic role involves collaborating with partners and colleagues across Marketing and Business Development to strengthen client relationships, enhance market presence, and identify new opportunities aligned with the firm's objectives.
The Senior Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and executing business plans with clear goals and measurable outcomes, monitoring market trends and competitor activities, and providing data-driven insights on revenue and client performance. The role also includes driving client targeting initiatives, supporting partners in pursuing high-value opportunities, facilitating cross-practice collaboration, and preparing client materials. Additionally, the manager will coach partners and lawyers for client meetings, plan and deliver campaigns and events, and work with Communications to strengthen the firm's market profile.
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in business development, client management, or marketing within a professional services environment, preferably in a legal or advisory setting. A strong understanding or interest in competition, consumer, or regulatory environments is essential. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders. A proactive and adaptable approach is also important.
Gilbert + Tobin offers a friendly, flexible, and professional working environment. In addition to competitive remuneration, the firm provides benefits such as up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, additional annual leave, a subsidized café, subsidized gym membership, end-of-trip facilities, exclusive retail discounts, and social events.
Joining Gilbert + Tobin means becoming part of a firm committed to excellence, trust, respect, integrity, and good corporate citizenship. The firm values innovation and offers opportunities to work on high-profile and technically challenging transactions, fostering professional growth and development.