By Malwina Kempa
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July 24, 2025
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.