Business Development Manager at a Commercial and Litigation Law Firm - Fosad Consulting

Fosad Consulting - Our client, a commercial and litigation law firm is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Principal & Practice Partners

Job Summary

• Our client, a commercial and litigation law firm located in Lekki Lagos with the resources to deliver seamless, high-quality legal services to clients.
• Our client requires the skills of an experienced Business Development professional, an individual who has a strong ethic and a genuine interest in working for a law firm.

Key Requirements

• Tenacity and enthusiasm to drive new business initiatives and meet or exceed targets
• Ability to think strategically.
• Ability to use commercial logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and be generally commercially aware.
• First-rate communication skills
• Be committed to a process of continual improvement.
• Proficient in the use of IT particularly Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and willing to learn new packages.
• Good networking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, articulate and confident, with the ability to summarize and present arguments quickly and concisely.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to juggle conflicting priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, whilst maintaining high levels of productivity
• A willingness to demonstrate the Firm’s values in all aspects.

Educational Qualification and Experience.

• Degree in Law and having obtained a 2:1 or above.
• A degree or certification in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years of business development or marketing experience in a professional services environment, preferably a law firm.
• Proven track record of achieving business development targets.
• Previous experience in a managerial role.
• Experience with CRM systems.

Remuneration

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.