Business Development Manager - Competition & Intellectual Property

Allens

Australia
Market competitive fixed remuneration; not specifi...
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Experience in professional services business development
Partner-facing strategic advisory capabilities
Hands-on tender and pursuit management experience
** Allens is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on competition and intellectual property to enhance revenue, client relationships, and market presence. The role involves strategic partnership with practice leaders and requires a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing strong business development and collaboration skills. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves co-creating and delivering the Disputes & Investigations practice BD plan while developing personal BD plans with partners to drive growth.
  • Candidates will manage tenders and pursuits by contributing to strategy, value propositions, and pitch preparation for high-stakes opportunities.
  • The firm offers a unique Career Deal, international secondment opportunities through an alliance with Linklaters, and comprehensive benefits including subsidized gym memberships and flexible parental leave.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Allens is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on competition and intellectual property to enhance revenue, client relationships, and market presence. The role involves strategic partnership with practice leaders and requires a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing strong business development and collaboration skills. **

Salary

Market competitive fixed remuneration; Not specified; Employee recruitment referral program; discounts at hundreds of suppliers; health and travel insurance; charity matched funding program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience in professional services business development
  • Partner-facing strategic advisory capabilities
  • Hands-on tender and pursuit management experience
  • Strong commercial judgement and client-centric mindset
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and BD tools

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in building BD capability in others
  • Growth-oriented mindset with resilience
  • Collaborative working style across teams
  • Curiosity about market issues and trends

Key Requirements

  • Experience in business development within professional services
  • Exposure to partner-facing work and practice-embedded roles
  • Comfortable using BD systems, tools, and frameworks

Work Rights

Not specified

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