Business Development Manager at a Full Service Commercial and Litigation Law Firm - Fortkins Global Limited

Fortkins Global Limited - Our client, a full service commercial and litigation Law Firm located in Lekki Phase One, Lagos with the resources to deliver seamless, high quality legal services to clients.

They recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lekki. Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Principal & Practice Partners.

Job Summary

• This role will be instrumental in increasing visibility and brand recognition, and would be strategic and tactical in enhancing the Firm’s growth trajectory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a good understanding of the Firm’s practice areas or services and be able to advise others about them.
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to drive growth and expand the Firm’s client base.
• Formulate relevant business development budgets and management of the budget to ensure appropriate expenditure and that the Firm receives suitable return on that investment.
• Team with Fee Earners to market the services and expertise of the practice units through the development and deployment of thought leadership content and other profile-raising activities.
• Provide support to manage the Firm’s website, social networking for the Firm and its lawyers, and other electronic communications.
• Launch and design marketing plans for emerging practice areas including research and content writing;
• Evaluate and manage all Firm memberships
• Work with Partners and Head of Chambers to develop a coordinated client targeting/client care/client listening programme.

Requirements

• Experience in Law or Consulting
• Degree in Law and having obtained a 2:1 or above although all applications will be
• considered.
• Degree or certification in Business Administration or Marketing, or related field
• will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years business development or marketing experience in a
• professional services environment, preferably a law firm.
• Proven track record of achieving business development targets
• Experience with CRM systems
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.