About us:
  
At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
  
We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.
  
Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.

We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.
  
We don’t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role:

This role is an integral part of CBP's Business Development team. Key responsibilities include: 

External facing responsibilities:

Work with the BD Manager to:

• Develop and deliver the "go to market" strategy and activities for our Built Environment and selected Commercial groups, which are two areas that are poised for growth and have strong "go to market" plans.
• Support (and at times lead) profile raising, relationship building and sales campaigns and activities across our three offices for the Built Environment and Commercial Groups.
• Act as a contact for lawyers for all BD related inquiries.
• Contribute to the preparation of tenders and proposals, and prepare capability statements, contact cards and other targeted client materials.
• Work with the BD Manager, Client Relationship Partners and client teams on the day to day management of key clients across these groups. This will include documenting plans, conducting research, relationship mapping and reporting on progress of activities and initiatives.

Work with the BD Manager and Brand & Communications team to:

• Develop and deliver profiling and client engagement marketing campaigns (including digital, video and face to face).
• Draft and/or review external communications to clients (thought leadership and campaigns) and activities (social media and website) and any other communications.
• Draft and/or review award submissions and deal releases.
• Undertake new lawyer onboarding tasks.
• Work with the BCM team to prepare post activity dashboards.

Work with the BD Manager and the Events team to:

• Plan and deliver profile raising, relationship building and key client events across allocated groups.
• Attend the events, prepare post event dashboard and assist Brand & Communications team with event promotions.
• Maximise outbound sponsorship benefits. Provide day to day contact for partner organisations.

Internal facing responsibilities:

• Work with the group leads and BDM on ad hoc internal activities including regular reporting and team meeting and AGM presentations.
• Ensure groups are leveraging internal communications channels including CBP Intranet (COLIN), Good News Stories, to raise their profile within the practice and celebrate success.
• Support and contribute to the trusted reputation of the Brand, Clients & Markets team in the practice, and contribute to a strong respectful culture within the Brand, Clients & Markets team.
• Represent the Brand, Clients & Markets team in Colin Biggers & Paisley's cross-practice workgroups, committees and project teams where required.
• Support the Brand, Clients & Markets group on ad hoc activities and projects where required.

The successful candidate:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in business development or marketing.
• Sound understanding of professional services firm marketing theory and related concepts/structures/activities.
• Proven experience in working with business areas and practice groups to progress BD, marketing and CRM-specific strategies, initiatives and activities.
• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, business or communications.
• Excellent customer service and client-centric work ethic.
• Sound knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office suite, a CRM system and related IT platforms.
• A team player with a preference for collaboration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Join the team:
  
Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.
  
Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.
  
Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. “Diversity” to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and “inclusion” for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.
  
We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
  
We look forward to receiving your application.