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 skilled 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

Competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, exposure to senior stakeholders and diverse clients, and a performance-driven career path.

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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.

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📌 Manager Client Strategy & Business Development (Bengaluru)
🏢 Nameless
📍 Bengaluru