Senior International Business Development Manager

The Senior International Business Development Manager has day-to-day responsibility for driving, promoting, facilitating, and reporting on the smooth development of AG's growing preferred firm network, Global Connect, and our international business group structure which currently spans several geographic areas we AG do not have an office presence. In both cases the role will ensure that there are relationships between AG's own offices and develop and manage the interface between them and the Firm's network of preferred firms and AGs clients and prospective clients in those areas.

What You'll Do:

• Working with senior business leaders to design, lead and deliver special projects and programmes which support the delivery of the firm's international strategy.
• Taking lead responsibility for directing, managing, monitoring (and refreshing when appropriate) AG's international preferred firm network, (Global Connect), maintaining personal professional relationships with lead points of contacts and influencers and exploring ways to engage with our relationship law firms and clients to generate opportunities for the firm.
• Acting as an internal consultant to provide a professional business development and commercial perspective that complements the legal technical expertise of the fee-earners e.g. liaising directly with client teams to encourage them to scope the current and prospective international needs and aspirations of clients and then to recommend and deliver solutions to demonstrate how AG can help them to fulfil them
• Effectively capturing, managing and monitoring international activity and referrals to chart progress, communicate successes and to provide reports to AG's senior management to inform AG's strategy development
• Gaining and cascading knowledge of the international markets of primary interest and the best channels to access them effectively to inform future strategy considerations
• Collaborating with AG's own international offices, partners and local BD teams to influence, guide their collaboration with Global Connect and our international business groups.

Who We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in an international professional services firm with deep knowledge of the inner workings of such firms, both internationally and locally
• A legal background would be preferred
• A proven track record in managing diverse programmes and projects across borders
• An understanding of different cultures and how to manage them effectively to achieve mutually rewarding outcomes
• Commercial understanding and awareness combined with the ability to drive connections and translate strategy into action

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

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