Business Development Advisor, Eirs

**About Herbert Smith Freehills**

As one of the world's leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a Business Development Adviser to join our Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety (EIRS) team. Joining our market leading BD team, you will provide national support to our EIRS team and some of our key sectors to deliver their BD strategy and champion growth initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to start your BD career with our team and develop your foundational BD knowledge and skills.

In this interesting and varied role, you will be responsible for:

- Assisting with national EIRS business development and marketing projects, including content creation, events, and proactive BD activities aligned with the annual plan
- Preparing BD materials, maintain standard pitch templates, credentials, and team CVs using systems like Foundation and SharePoint
- Working closely with lawyers, partners, internal teams (e.g., communications, events, marketing), and external stakeholders to promote EIRS and deliver key initiatives
- Leading major pitches, support awards and directory submissions, maintain BD infrastructure, and ensure consistent and efficient documentation and processes.
- Staying informed on industry trends, support thought leadership and content strategies, engage with relevant associations, and adhere to WHS and firm policies.

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- 3+ years experience in a BD role undertaking administration/advisory activities within a law firm or other professional services environment;
- an undergraduate degree in marketing, commerce, business or related discipline;
- proven ability to think ahead, understand and manage priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines;
- enthusiastic, proactive and strong work ethic with a willingness to accept ownership of and follow up on tasks without prompting;
- ability to confidently communicate and deal with partners, managers, staff and clients at all levels;
- strong attention to detail;
- demonstrated sound organisational, planning and project administration skills;
- strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills;
- ability to collaborate effectively within a team;
- excellent communication and drafting skills.

**What you can expect from us**:

- We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise.
- We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
- We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
- We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
- Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
- This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you._

**Team**

Business Development

**Working Pattern**

Full time

**Location**

Melbourne

**Contract type**

Permanent Contract

**Diversity & Inclusion**

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essentia