Business Development Advisor

Brussels I Full-time I Immediate availability, if possible

Your role

Based in Brussels, the Marketing and Business Development (MBD) team provides both strategic and operational support to the firm’s lawyers.

To strengthen the MBD team, we are seeking a Business Development (BD) Advisor who is eager to make a tangible impact and to contribute to the firm’s development in a rapidly evolving legal services market.

Working in close collaboration with the other members of the Business Development team, you will play an active role in implementing the firm’s strategic business development initiatives across the Belgian offices (Brussels and Antwerp), as well as the firm’s offices in Africa (Kinshasa and Kigali) and in London.

In this role, you will support lawyers in the further development of their practices across a broad range of legal areas and industry sectors.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead and advise on the preparation of proposals to win profitable mandates, including RFPs, panel pitches, capability statements, and public tenders; Manage the full pitch process, from scoping and kick-off meetings to defining the optimal strategy, drafting, coordinating, and gathering post-submission client feedback.
• Maintain and update the firm’s BD databases and CRM tools, supporting lawyers in effectively using these systems.
• Coordinate, support, and contribute to submissions for legal directories and industry awards, highlighting the firm’s expertise in collaboration with lawyers.
• Support lawyers in developing and strengthening key client relationships through tailored client management programs, with a focus on cross-selling and client retention.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including cross-selling programs, sector-specific campaigns, and client team development.
• Conduct market, client, and sector research and analysis; identify potential business opportunities and present actionable insights to internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with Marketing, Communications and Events team to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to all business development activities.

Your profile

• Proven 5y+ experience in business development, marketing or commercial project management within a B2B services environment; experience in legal or professional services is a strong asset.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law, business, economics or any related disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English, Dutch and French; able to influence, convince and engage senior internal stakeholders.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, in particular Word, PowerPoint and Excel; experience with data analysis and reporting tools is an asset.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously and deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines.
• Strategic and analytical mindset, combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach; able to formulate clear, actionable recommendations.
• Highly service-oriented and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Curious and commercially minded, with the ability to identify opportunities and translate insights into business development actions.
• Agile and adaptable, with the flexibility to respond to evolving priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset, able to work effectively with lawyers, senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Creative thinker with the ability to apply sound judgement and common sense.

What we offer

• A varied role with real responsibility and space for personal growth.
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration and initiative.
• A dynamic and respected law firm where you’ll work on challenging projects with great colleagues.
• A gross salary based on your experience.
• A full-time permanent contract.
• Extra-legal benefits such as meal vouchers of €10 per working day, 13th month, health and hospitalisation insurances, reimbursement of public transportation, a laptop, a smartphone and phone subscription.
• Up to two days of homeworking/week and a monthly net telework (€50) and internet allocation (€20).
• An office easily accessible by public transport (next to Brussels Central Station).
• 6 extra holidays a year because of the 39-hour work week.
• The opportunity to learn and take on challenges in a working environment where diversity, inclusion, innovative thinking are highly valued and work-life balance, supported by our collaboration with a leading online therapy platform to facilitate employee well-being.

Are you ready to start an exciting career at Liedekerke?

Join Liedekerke as a Business Development Advisor and apply quickly via the website by including cv and cover letter Questions about this role? Feel free to reach out to recruiter Jolien Rooselaers at j.rooselaers@liedekerke.com