Business Development Executive, Corporate Advisory

About Gilbert + Tobin

G+T is built on enduring values of excellence, trust, respect, integrity and good corporate citizenship. These values have underscored our growth, enabling us to become a leading firm of over 500 lawyers, trusted by our clients to navigate today’s increasingly complex world.

We are purpose built for our clients’ most complex and critical work - across transactions, disputes and regulation. Our partners are plain-speaking leaders in their fields, delivering the highest quality of legal advice and providing an exceptional edge for our clients. We are innovators in the use of technology, redefining value and service in the legal industry.

Our open, merit-based culture attracts and inspires the best legal talent. Founded in 1988, G+T’s journey has been one of relentless ambition and rapid progress, achieving extraordinary success in just over three decades.

We remain as determined as ever to be the best it’s possible to be.

About Business Development

We are looking for a Business Development Executive to support the Corporate Advisory practice.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an evolving environment, works closely with senior stakeholders and contributes to client and market initiatives.

Working closely with the Senior Business Development Manager and Corporate Advisory partners, you will support the firm’s growth by strengthening client relationships, contributing to profile-raising activities and identifying new opportunities aligned to the practice.

About the Role

The Business Development Executive plays a key role in delivering G+T’s Corporate Advisory growth strategy.

You will work across a range of business development and marketing activities, supporting client engagement, market positioning and operational delivery.

Support the development of tenders and capability statements

Maintain accurate submission records in CRM systems and document management platforms

Support the preparation of directory and award submissions, including gathering information and coordinating inputs

Maintain marketing collateral, including deal databases, fact sheets and website content

Support the tracking and promotion of deals and transactions

Assist with drafting communications, including client alerts and press releases

Contribute to thought leadership and profile-raising initiatives

Support the planning and delivery of client events and webinars

Maintain mailing lists and CRM data quality

Contribute to broader marketing and business development projects as required

About You

You are a commercially minded business development professional who works well in a collaborative environment. You are organised, adaptable and focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.

You will have

Experience in business development, client management or marketing

Experience in professional services, ideally within a legal environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Attention to detail and a structured approach to work

Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels

A collaborative and proactive approach

What we will offer you

Gilbert + Tobin will offer you a friendly, flexible and professional working environment. In addition to top of market remuneration, we provide our people with benefits such as up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, additional annual leave, a subsidised café, subsidised gym membership, ‘end of trip facilities’, exclusive retail discounts, social events, and much more, which you can view here: http://bit.ly/GTFLYER

Additional Information

Please submit your interest via our career’s website with a resume.

We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.