Herbert Smith Freehills
Herbert Smith Freehills
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
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Herbert Smith Freehills is a global law firm serving business clients through high-profile legal work with significant impact. The firm supports career development across a range of seniority levels and skill sets, with opportunities connected to its international practice and offices in locations including London, New York, and Hong Kong.

Business Development Adviser – Sydney, Onsite

Lead pitches, client development and thought leadership for Herbert Smith Freehills across Australia. Support the Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety practice across Australian offices.

Description

  • Lead major pitches, proposals and tender responses to secure new work and strengthen client relationships
  • Deliver strategic business development and client engagement initiatives with the BD Manager, lawyers and partners
  • Create and maintain credentials, pitch materials and business development infrastructure
  • Oversee the EIRS podcast programme from content planning and launch through to performance reporting
  • Support thought leadership campaigns, client events and profile-building activities
  • Contribute to industry award entries and legal directory submissions
  • Research markets, clients and competitors to identify opportunities, trends and insights
  • Work with national and international colleagues on client and sector initiatives
  • Report to the Business Development Manager while partnering with partners, senior lawyers and the wider BD team

Requirements

  • At least three years of experience in business development, marketing or pursuits within a professional services environment
  • Proven project management ability, with confidence handling multiple priorities and competing deadlines
  • Self-directed and hardworking, with the initiative to take ownership and follow through without prompting
  • Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and offering practical advice and support
  • Excellent written communication and drafting capability
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality
  • Collaborative working style with a willingness to support shared team outcomes
  • Experience with, or an interest in exploring, AI and emerging technologies
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Benefits

  • Opportunities to develop skills through hands-on work
  • Learning options tailored to individual development needs
  • Day-to-day experience, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentoring and structured learning opportunities
  • Wellbeing resources with a strong focus on mental health
  • Holistic wellbeing fund
  • Home office allowance
  • Respectful and inclusive workplace culture
  • Flexible scope to contribute to global and national initiatives

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