Business Development Executive at Bradfield Consulting

Bradfield Consulting is a professional service firm created to provide human resource solutions for organizations of any size.

Our client is a leading law firm in Lagos. The organization therefore invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Business Development Associate who will coordinate and assist the Firm and its Partners with business development activities.

Job Description 

• Recommends Firm wide business development initiatives for the Firm’s Practice Groups and lawyers, including but not limited to, identifying and following up with new business leads, assisting with tracking/execution of business development initiatives, directory submissions, lawyer profile updates and other similar activities in accordance with the strategic plans and policies as set by the Firm’s Partners.
• Research, assembles and prepares draft of pitch documentation and Request For Proposals (RFPs), including executive summaries detailing the Firm’s capabilities and completed transactions and/or Deal sheets
• Identifies and establishes relationship with potential clients and key decision makers within the prospective client’s organization.
• Develops and manages the Firm’s business development and client services annual budget, which includes business development expenditures for the Firm, Practice Groups, and individual lawyers.
• Prepares and manages public relations activities and communications for the firm (or contracts with and provides oversight to outside agencies), including press releases, new lawyer announcements and notices, other Firm announcements, business development PR materials, and coordination with any outside PR consultants.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration or its equivalent. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and/or Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) is an advantage.
• Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience in Sales, Business Development, Market Research, Communications/Digital Marketing or similar roles. Relevant experience working in similar roles in a law firm or professional services firm is an advantage.
• Confident, energetic, articulate and hardworking team player with a desire to excel and a passion for the work.
• A strong work ethic with a positive, ‘get-it-done’ attitude.
• Honesty, integrity and commitment to the common goals and values of the Firm.