This is a Business Development Manager role with Corrs Chambers Westgarth based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Corrs Chambers Westgarth Role Seniority - mid level, senior More about the Business Development Manager role at Corrs Chambers Westgarth Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm. An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Business Development Manager to partner with senior leaders across our Arbitration, Investigations & Inquiries, and Responsible Business & ESG practice groups. This role sits at the heart of strategic growth, working closely with Practice Group Leaders and Partners to drive market positioning, client development and revenue‑generating initiatives. If you thrive in complex, high‑value environments and enjoy influencing strategy at the most senior levels, this role offers both challenge and impact. The opportunity In this highly visible role, you will act as a trusted advisor to Partners and Practice Group Leaders, helping shape the direction, focus and growth priorities of the practice groups. You will lead and deliver business development initiatives, support key client relationships, and play a pivotal role in positioning the practices both internally and externally. You will also support at least one client within the firm’s Key Client Program, helping identify and unlock new growth opportunities through insight‑driven client engagement. About the practice groups Arbitration - Acting on complex, high‑value and often politically sensitive commercial, investor‑state and inter‑state arbitration matters, frequently with a cross‑border dimension. Investigations & Inquiries - Advising clients on significant regulatory investigations, enforcement actions and public inquiries. Responsible Business & ESG - Supporting organisations to identify, assess and respond to ESG risks and opportunities in an evolving regulatory and commercial landscape. Key responsibilities You will contribute to the firm’s growth, profile and client success by: Building strong, influential relationships with Practice Group Leaders and Partners to drive action and outcomes Identifying and prioritising practice, client and market opportunities, and developing targeted pursuit and profiling strategies “Joining the dots” across practices, clients and the wider firm to enable collaborative, cross‑practice growth Coaching and preparing Partners for pitches, tenders and beauty parades, including articulation of compelling value propositions Leading strategic bids and tenders, ensuring strong pre‑positioning and execution Supporting key client teams to identify, pursue and convert growth opportunities Providing Partners with client insight to inform revenue generation and relationship development Sharing market, sector and client intelligence, including insights gained through client listening Championing a culture of collaboration, pro-activity and continuous improvement. About you You are a commercially minded Business Development professional who is confident operating in a senior, stakeholder‑rich environment. You bring a strategic mindset, strong execution capability and a collaborative approach. You will ideally have: Proven experience in strategic and tactical business development and client experience Strong project management and facilitation skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills The ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders Knowledge of sales theory, strategy and tender management A proactive, continuous‑improvement mindset A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in building high‑performing teams. About us: Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues. Why Corrs? We pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce. Flexible working as standard - we’ve established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people. Bonus leave - an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total) Generous parental leave entitlements - we offer up to 26 weeks paid leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months) Wellbeing program -We support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care. Diversity and Inclusion - This is a key area of focus for the firm. We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued. Responsible business approach - we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector. Learning and development opportunities - including our Australian-first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program To apply click on the "apply" button or contact Shannon Garrett at shannon.garrett@corrs.com.au for a confidential discussion. For more information, see our website Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Corrs Chambers Westgarth team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Building relationships Identifying opportunities Leading bids and tenders Key Strengths Strategic business development Project management ️ Communication skills Sales theory knowledge Collaboration Continuous improvement mindset A Final Note: This is a role with Corrs Chambers Westgarth not with Hatch.
