Job Description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

Join a leading global law firm and play a key role in supporting the growth and success of our Real Estate and Finance practice. As a Business Development Consultant, you’ll work closely with partners, lawyers and business services teams to drive strategic initiatives, strengthen client relationships and contribute to winning new work across Australia.

What you’ll do:

• Support partners and lawyers in winning work by preparing and managing high-quality pitches, bids and client-facing materials
• Project manage and maintain business development infrastructure, including credentials, pitches and submissions
• Collaborate nationally and globally to deliver on work-winning initiatives and respond to BD requests
• Lead the preparation of directory and awards submissions, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic priorities
• Partner with Marketing, Communications and Events teams to deliver campaigns, thought leadership and events
• Provide research, reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making and client engagement

What you’ll bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a business development role, ideally with strong pitching and written content experience
• Demonstrated project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to quickly understand Real Estate and Finance markets and practice areas
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across teams and stakeholders
• A degree in marketing, commerce, business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

What you can expect from us:

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here. ( https://marketing.hsfkramer.com/20/33497/landing-pages/hsf-kramer-australia-benefits-brochure.pdf)
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.
  

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Team

Business Development

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.