About us:
  
With a rich history founded in 1900, Colin Biggers & Paisley is an Australian based legal practice with offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, advising local, national and international clients.  
  
From our origins as a boutique Sydney practice, followed by strategic mergers, we've developed deep expertise to be the lawyers of choice in commercial law with main industry expertise in insurance, construction and property. We also have a strong focus in industries including financial services, government, transport & logistics, aged & community health, education, faith-based enterprises, corporate advisory, cyber and technology. 
 
We are strategic partners, problem-solvers and progress-drivers, dedicated to building and securing the future for our clients, colleagues and communities.
  
About the role:

A key member of our Brand, Clients & Markets (BCM) team, the BD Coordinator plays a critical role to support the Business Development team, and coordinate and drive activities. The BCM team develops and delivers the BD & Marketing strategy, positioning the practice in market to win work and keep our clients.  
  
This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

Markets

• Work with the BCM team on campaigns and activities to profile CBP's expertise, engage intended audience and drive demand activity.
• Plan for and prepare capability statements and work with teams on larger tenders and bids. Maintain CVs and the central experience database.
• Coordinate the practice's response to directory submissions, and at times draft responses.
• Support large flagship events and campaign activities, including sponsorships. Manage smaller events and sponsorships across the portfolio.
• Prepare market research and reporting.

Clients

• Undertake an account coordinator role for the practice's Elevate client program. Support the account planning process and associated activities, reporting, and contract and tender administration.
• Support the client listening activities for groups, including preparing for client listening meetings and post meeting actions.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reporting and analysis on clients, revenue, marketing performance and other metrics.
• Sit on the CRM transition workgroup, and become a 'super user' of our CRM.

The role will also support the BCM team and partners to develop practice and industry group workplans.
  
This role is the BD team glue; you will play a coordination role for the BD team including supporting BD team initiatives, projects and activities, together with owning and driving activities.
  
About you:

• A sense of curiosity, and a hunger to develop as a BD & marketing professional
• Will develop an understanding of the practice's drivers, strategy and external and internal factors that contribute to the future success of the practice and the individual groups the role works with.
• Establish and develop respected relationships across the practice.
• Be conscious of working style and that of stakeholders and colleagues.
• Actively contribute to the culture within the BCM team and the support of team members.
• Represent the BCM team in CBP's cross-practice workgroups, committees and project teams where required.
• Act as a contact for team members across the practice on BCM matters.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in BD & Marketing roles, and tertiary qualifications in marketing, commerce or business.
• Proactive mindset, with excellent client service and client-centric approach.
• Commercial nous, with an interest in the economy and the mechanics of business, and learning about legal practice.
• An organised approach to managing workloads and prioritisation, a focus on goal setting and measurable outcomes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, teams and individuals.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic, with the flexibility to adapt to changing demands and priorities.
• Experience working on BD, marketing and CRM-specific activities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Copilot and PowerBi).
• An interest in data gathering and use, artificial intelligence and its application to professional services marketing.
• Experience working with a CRM platform. 

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.