Business Development Manager
Sales & Business DevelopmentPosted 30 May 2026
Advertised as “Business Development Manager, Law Firm”
Posted 30 May 2026
Advertised as “Business Development Manager, Law Firm”
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Why Sparke Helmore?
As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.
At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.
Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to support our national Corporate & Commercial and Property, Environment & Finance practices. This full-time role and will ideally be based in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or Newcastle.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Business Development Consultant or Coordinator looking to step up into a more senior role. Working closely with a fast growing and dynamic team, you will support the practice group partners nationally on all Business Development activity.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting the implementation of client management plans, conducting competitor analysis and contributing to tenders, bids and quotes and other marketing collateral.
Capturing and maintaining all relevant matter information for use in bids and capability statements, CVs, website, and legal directory submissions.
Extracting the maximum functionality from the firm’s various BDM and client facing systems and processes and be viewed by the group as an ‘expert’ (e.g., on InterAction, marketing Word and PowerPoint templates, and marketing related tools and guides).
Supporting maintenance of client data and preparation of mailing lists.
Working with the wider BDM and Marketing and Communications team to ensure a coordinated approach to all client and industry facing activities, including directories and events and contributing informed ideas and suggestions for content development.
Prepare and maintain marketing collateral to support BD activities and adapt material to suit changing requirements.
What the market says
Standout Winner – 5-Star Employer of Choice (Employee Experience and Wellbeing), 2025
Ranked 16th in Lawyers Weekly’s Top 25 Attraction Firms, 2025
About you
The successful candidate must have prior business development experience in the legal industry.
Experience in a Commercial or Property practice is highly desirable.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, above average ability using the Microsoft Office Suite, and strong process management and administrative skills.
A genuine interest in keeping up to date with industry trends and the implications for the firm and our key clients.
What Sparke Helmore can offer you
Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.
We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.
To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website: Join us
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Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.
For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Nikki Costelloe on +61 2 4924 7307.