Business Development Manager - Legal Sector

Our client is the Belgian branch of a large global professional services group with more than 50,000 people worldwide. The legal practice in Belgium has grown quickly to around 65 professionals.
The firm covers a wide range of legal areas and is now looking for a Business Development Manager to structure and lead its commercial and marketing activities.

The firm is now strengthening and organizing its Business Development & Marketing function. Today, BD is managed directly by senior leadership, and the goal is to centralize and professionalize these activities under a dedicated manager.

Main responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate the marketing team (3 people)
• Build and structure BD processes for the firm.
• Support Partners in client development and follow-up.
• Prepare and improve proposals, pitches and go-to-market initiatives.
• Ensure consistent communication and branding across all offices.
• Work closely with senior leadership on commercial strategy.
• Collaborate with teams across Belgium and visit different offices when needed.

• Experience in Business Development, ideally in a professional services environment (legal, consulting, ...)
• Ability to build structure, implement processes and work in an organized way.
• Comfortable working with Partners and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading or guiding a small team.
• Strong communication skills in English. French and/or Dutch is a plus.
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to work independently.
• Positive mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment.

• A strategic and visible role in a fast-growing international legal firm.
• A modern and agile working culture with flexibility and autonomy.
• Attractive salary package including:Hospitalisation insurance
• Group insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Public transport
• Net allowance (150€)
• 25 days of holiday
• Easy access to parking