Business Development Manager – Corporate / M&A (Law Firm)
Dublin | €80,000 DOE + Discretionary Bonus | Flexible Hours / Hybrid Working
Are you a qualified Corporate Solicitor looking for a career change while staying within the legal industry? This is a rare opportunity to transition into a Business Development (BD) role with a leading law firm. You will work closely with senior management and partners to deliver the firm’s business development strategy for its high-profile Corporate and M&A Practice Group.
Why Consider This Role?
- Ideal for a solicitor seeking a new challenge while remaining in a legal environment
- Flexible working hours with a genuine focus on work-life balance
- Hybrid working policy
- Exposure to senior leadership and key client relationships
- Clear progression opportunities within business development and management
The Role:
- Collaborate with partners to design and implement business development initiatives
- Develop and execute client relationship strategies to grow existing accounts and win new business
- Support pitches, proposals, and key client engagement activities
- Lead profile-raising initiatives, including thought leadership, events, and legal directory submissions
- Work with the wider BD and Marketing team to deliver targeted campaigns
- Provide insights on client trends, market developments, and growth opportunities
What We Are Looking For:
- A qualified solicitor (ideally with 2+ years’ PQE in corporate or transactional law)
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the Irish and international legal markets
- A genuine interest in business development, client relationships, and marketing strategy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders
- Self-motivated with a proactive mindset
The Package:
- €80,000 base salary DOE
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working policy
- 25 days annual leave
- Healthcare and pension
- Comprehensive wellness programme
To apply or find out more, contact David Danagher at DAC Recruitment.
📧 daviddanagher@dacrecruitment.com
📞 +353 83 396 2899
Job Category: Business Support Roles Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Ireland