Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
19 March 2019
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm, recognised for our innovation, quality advice and client-driven approach.
With a remit covering business development, strategy and innovation our Clients and Markets team is growing and opportunities have been created for full-time Business Development Coordinators to work in our Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney offices.
The opportunity
As a Business Development Coordinator at Corrs you will work closely with an experienced Portfolio Manager to support a range of practice groups and clients. You will build your understanding of clients and industries through applying your energy and enthusiasm to:
- Helping to execute and drive the delivery of key strategic initiatives to national practice groups
- Understanding the important role of tenders and credentials and assisting in their preparation
- Undertaking research to maintain an awareness of the issues impacting our clients
- Helping to grow the firm’s brand and market profile through tailored events and digital marketing campaigns
Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A willingness to invest in learning about your practice areas and clients
- A can-do attitude
- Proven experience within a marketing role and be educated to degree level
- Strong project management capabilities, including the ability to be outcome orientated and deadline driven
- Proven business writing skills, including tender writing
- Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to influence
- A professional and responsive approach to client service where you demonstrate drive and initiative
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- Work well under pressure and be able to operate as part of a team
Benefits and perks
- A competitive remuneration and transparent bonus structure
- An additional bonus week of leave (5 weeks annual leave in total)
- Opportunities for development through ongoing education
- Flexible work practices for staff, including the ability to purchase additional leave
- Access to leading industry and business training
- Team structure that provides for career development opportunities
Who are we?
Corrs has a strong history spanning more than 175 years. We work with our clients as true partners in their business. We have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Port Moresby as well as a strong partnering relationships throughout the Asia Pacific region and worldwide. Our independence and our network of the world's best independent firms provide a competitive advantage for our clients. That gives us the flexibility to deliver the most effective and expert solution for their international needs.
Corrs is deeply focused on innovation and developing innovative technologies that create efficiency and enhance client satisfaction. Our clients want a different type of law firm that is strategic, creative, flexible and able to work in their worlds. These are the qualities that characterise and differentiate our people.
What to do?
It’s an exciting time to join the team at Corrs and if we have described the role that you are seeking for your next opportunity then submit your cover letter and resume through our careers page or contact Kimberly Howe for a confidential discussion.