We are currently recruiting a Senior Business Development Officer for one of our clients, an international law firm located in the center of Brussels.

• Support the growth of practices by contributing to the planning, development, and execution of Business Development (BD) initiatives, with a focus on global and cross-office collaboration.

• Work closely with global BD teams to ensure alignment between the practices and the several European offices, maintaining strong connections to the firm’s international strategy and network.

• Partner with a BD Manager to act as a key BD contact for partners and fee earners in several European countries, providing day-to-day local support while ensuring consistency with global campaigns and initiatives.

• Help align practice and client targeting strategies with global BD growth objectives and overall firm strategy.

• Collaborate across the wider Business Development & Marketing (BDM) function, including Clients & Sectors teams, to drive growth in priority sectors and develop impactful, practice-led go-to-market campaigns.

• Support the implementation of focused practice, sector, and client growth plans, facilitating cross-selling opportunities across global product teams.

• Contribute to win strategies and assist in preparing high-quality pitch and panel submissions.

• Use data-driven insights to support horizon scanning, opportunity identification, pipeline management, and targeted client development across global and local markets.

• Analyse market intelligence and monitor external trends to inform and shape BD priorities and initiatives.

• Promote effective use of marketing technology and data systems to deliver proactive and targeted practice insights.

• Ensure alignment with global processes and optimise use of the firm’s shared services model.

• Experience in business development within a legal or professional services environment.

• Experience contributing to the development and implementation of BD strategies.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams.

• Experience preparing client proposals, pitches, and panel submissions.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market data and identify growth opportunities.

• Understanding of cross-selling strategies within professional services.

• Experience using marketing technology and data tools to generate BD insights.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Familiarity with global professional services structures and shared services models.

• Full-time, permanent contract offering long-term stability and career progression within a leading international environment.

• A stimulating and high-impact role in a dynamic, international setting, where you will collaborate across borders and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, designed to reward your expertise and support your professional and personal wellbeing.