Manager Client Strategy & Business Development

Role Overview

Metalegal Advocates is looking for a driven Client
Strategy & Business Development professional to strengthen the Firm’s
market presence and drive business growth across key markets.

The role will focus on business development, client
acquisition, relationship management, referral networks and market expansion,
with significant ownership for developing new opportunities and converting them
into long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive
  business development and client acquisition across the assigned market.
  
• Identify
  and develop new business opportunities, referral channels and strategic
  relationships.
  
• Build
  and maintain relationships with clients, corporates, professional
  networks, intermediaries and key market stakeholders.
  
• Act
  as a bridge between clients and the Firm, ensuring effective
  communication, coordination and follow-through.
  
• Generate,
  qualify and convert leads through meetings, presentations, networking and
  structured follow-ups.
  
• Develop
  market intelligence and identify industry, sector and practice-area
  opportunities for the Firm.
  
• Collaborate
  with Partners and internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding,
  coordination and service delivery.
  
• Represent
  Metalegal Advocates at industry forums, professional events and client
  engagements.
  
• Work
  closely with Partners and practice teams to convert business opportunities
  and strengthen client relationships.
  
• Maintain
  a structured BD pipeline, lead tracker and periodic business development
  reporting.
  
• Contribute
  to strengthening Firm’s market positioning and client experience.
  

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

• 4+
  years of experience in business development, client acquisition,
  relationship management or sales, preferably with a professional services,
  consulting, legal or B2B business development background.
  
• Strong
  understanding of the market and established professional networks will be
  preferred.
  
• Demonstrated
  ability to generate opportunities, build relationships and drive
  conversions.
  
• Ability
  to work in a target-driven environment with clear accountability for
  business development outcomes.
  
• Self-driven
  and capable of independently managing BD interactions, client
  relationships and follow-ups.
  
• Excellent
  communication, networking, negotiation and presentation skills.
  
• Highly
  self-driven, commercially oriented and comfortable working with targets
  and measurable outcomes.
  
• Ability
  to work independently and closely with Partners and senior professionals.
  
• Demonstrated
  experience building relationships and generating business with CXOs,
  promoters, Legal Heads/General Counsels, CFOs and other senior decision makers
  will be preferred.
  

Market familiarity: Candidates based in the
respective location or with substantial experience and established networks in
that market will be preferred.

Benefits

The
responsibilities described above are illustrative in nature and are intended to
indicate the broad scope of the role. They are not exhaustive and may be
modified, expanded, or supplemented from time to time based on the Firm's
business requirements, client engagements, operational needs, and the Individual's experience, capability, and professional development.