Business Development & Marketing Adviser

About Us
Welcome to Barry Nilsson. For 60 years, we’ve been shaping a better experience for our clients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a team known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion and innovation. As an award-winning national law firm, we’ve built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, but be your authentic self while you do it.

About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Business Development & Marketing Adviser to join our Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne office. Reporting to the Head of Business Development & Marketing, and working closely with principals, lawyers and the BD&M team, this role provides business development support in relation to tenders and pursuits, client relationship management, business development planning, marketing and brand awareness campaigns and client engagement activities to meet firm objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Tender and capability statement preparation to maintain existing panel appointments and win new business, including end-to-end project management, content creation, liaising and coordinating with internal stakeholders;

• Involvement in BD planning for key client accounts and strategically important practice areas to drive growth and align with the firm strategy;

• Supporting the development and deployment of thought leadership content and other profiling activities to build brand awareness and position individual experts;

• Managing legal directory, award and industry submissions to position the firm as a market leader;

• Preparing lawyer CVs and profiles tailored to a specific marketing or BD purpose;

• Maintaining tender related tools and resources, including CV library, tender database, and recognition register;

• Contributing to development and implementation of tender and proposal best practice to improve outcomes and create efficiencies;

• Providing input into the review and updating of website content;

• Collaborating with team members to produce effective marketing materials; and

• Event and sponsorship activation assistance, working with responsible team members, as required.

About you
We’re seeking someone with:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, PR, or Journalism;

• 4+ years’ experience in a similar role within a professional services or corporate environment;

• Strong level of business development and marketing knowledge and technical ability, particularly in the areas of tender and proposal preparation and management, marketing and business development planning;

• Highly developed project management skills and ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadline

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to understand and translate complex legal concepts into clear, engaging content;

• Commercial awareness and ability to develop client-focused materials;

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while displaying strong attention to detail;

• Familiarity with a CRM database such as DealCloud would be advantageous;

• Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of internal clients;

• Positive attitude toward work and a desire to learn and develop the role;

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, as required.

Benefits of Working with Us
Just to name a few, we have:

• been acknowledged as an ‘Employer of Choice’ for the last 7 years;

• a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;

• opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development;

• progressive policies including a 9.5-day fortnight, working from home, purchase of leave options, volunteer leave, and a public holiday swap policy;

• an annual performance bonus scheme designed to recognise and reward strong performance;  

• a relaxed office environment where you can “Dress for your Day”;

• access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of our people including a yearly health & wellbeing allowance and a health & wellbeing leave day; and

• a shared care parental policy with equal leave for all parents.

Ready to Go Further?
From your first day, expect to be embraced for who you are — because we’re a firm defined by our people. Step into a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, and collaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it’s about being you and going further. Apply today.

To make a confidential application, please click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Monika Geschke, People & Culture Adviser.

Barry Nilsson is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where all of our people are supported to be their authentic selves, valued for their unique contributions, rewarded fairly, connected to colleagues, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultures. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this position regarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or the recruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.