Business Development Manager, Dublin
We're working with a top 5 law firm looking to hire a strategic and commercially minded Business Development Manager to support their busy Corporate & M&A team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in business development and marketing within professional services who’s ready to take ownership of a high-profile practice area.
What you’ll be doing:
- Keep your finger on the pulse of the corporate legal market, including researching trends, competitors, and spotting opportunities.
- Work closely with partners to shape and deliver on the team’s business development goals.
- Support pitches and proposals, help prep partners for BD meetings, and coordinate new client initiatives.
- Boost the department’s visibility.
- Oversee content creation and marketing materials.
- Help manage internal knowledge-sharing tools and support cross-functional collaboration.
What we’re looking for:
- 5+ years’ experience in business development or marketing, ideally in a law firm or other professional services environment.
- Strong experience working directly with senior stakeholders.
- Excellent writing, communication, and project management skills.
- Commercially switched on, highly organised, and confident juggling multiple priorities.
- A degree in marketing, business, communications or similar (or equivalent hands-on experience).
Bonus points if you:
- Have previously managed directory submissions or legal rankings.
- Are proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working semi-independently.
If you’re ready to step into a key strategic role in one of Ireland’s leading corporate law practice, please contact Malwina Kempa in strict confidence on +353 87427 8751 or send your CV to mkempa@keanemcdonald.com to discuss this opportunity further. Discretion is assured.





