Legal Business Developer

Description:

A dynamic and reputable law firm based in Sandton is seeking an experienced Legal Business Developer to join their team and play a strategic role in driving new business opportunities, managing tender processes, and strengthening client relationshipsThis is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional with strong tender management experience within a legal environmentSalary: R20 000 - R25 000 CTC, based on experience

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in legal business development, tender management or a related role
• Proven experience working within a legal environment (essential)
• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field
• Strong understanding of tender processes and bid compliance requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and negotiation abilities
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities

Key Performance Areas

Tender & Bid Management

• Monitor and summarise new bid advertisements daily
• Distribute new business leads to Directors promptly
• Prepare and maintain tender documents, templates and proposals
• Coordinate internal approvals and compile all tender inputs for final submission
• Track deadlines and ensure timely, compliant submissions
• Maintain and archive tender files; update bid registers and tender libraries
• Assist with the preparation and review of tender packages, including instructions to bidders, contract forms, general terms & conditions, and bid documentation

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

• Liaise with internal departments on tender requirements, progress, and updates
• Correspond with vendors and stakeholders, including handling NDAs and confirmations of interest
• Draft professional written communication to internal teams, suppliers, bidders, and contractors
• Provide support and respond to tender-related queries

Evaluation, Negotiation & Business Development

• Contribute to tender evaluations and assist with contract negotiations
• Support successful bids through to completion and handover
• Ensure smooth coordination between relevant teams and external parties
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities

Consultant: Danielle Fortuin - Dante Personnel Johannesburg
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in legal business development, tender management or a related role
• Proven experience working within a legal environment (essential)
• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field
• Strong understanding of tender processes and bid compliance requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and negotiation abilities
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities

• Monitor and summarise new bid advertisements daily
• Distribute new business leads to Directors promptly
• Prepare and maintain tender documents, templates and proposals
• Coordinate internal approvals and compile all tender inputs for final submission
• Track deadlines and ensure timely, compliant submissions
• Maintain and archive tender files; update bid registers and tender libraries
• Assist with the preparation and review of tender packages, including instructions to bidders, contract forms, general terms & conditions, and bid documentation

• Liaise with internal departments on tender requirements, progress, and updates
• Correspond with vendors and stakeholders, including handling NDAs and confirmations of interest
• Draft professional written communication to internal teams, suppliers, bidders, and contractors
• Provide support and respond to tender-related queries

• Contribute to tender evaluations and assist with contract negotiations
• Support successful bids through to completion and handover
• Ensure smooth coordination between relevant teams and external parties
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities