Bids Team Lead

Matheson LLP is seeking to recruit a Bids Team Lead to join its team. The Bids Team Lead will be responsible for managing and orchestrating all bids and tenders for the firm driving new business and leading a highly motivated and successful bid team supported by robust systems and technology.

This role is suited to someone with strong business acumen, project management skills and bid production experience and strong written and communication skills. The role may be of interest to a solicitor who would like to pivot to a business development role.

Responsibilities include:

Team Leadership:

• Lead and motivate the bid team, providing guidance and support to ensure that everyone is working effectively towards the common goal.

Strategic Oversight:

• Develop a strategy for each bid including background research to understand the target, the competitive landscape, and ensuring that the bid aligns with the firm’s strengths and objectives.
• Create and manage the bid plan and schedule ensuring that all deadlines are met.

Management and Coordination:

• Working collaboratively with practice groups and other business service functions assigning tasks, setting milestones, and tracking progress to keep the bid on track and ensure all parts of each bid come together cohesively to deliver a compelling message about the firm.

Content Development:

• Oversee the creation and review of bid content, ensuring that it is clear, compelling and always tailored to each specific opportunity. This involves working closely with subject matter experts to develop persuasive proposals and working with third party creative vendors to develop visual concepts, formats, templates, audio elements as well as templates to assist with the speedy production of collateral when required.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that every bid is of high quality, free from errors, well presented and compliant with the client’s requirements and guidelines. This includes reviewing drafts and final submissions.

Bid Submission:

• Oversee the final submission process, ensuring that all documentation is complete and submitted on time. This includes managing the logistical aspects of the submission.

Post-Bid Review:

• Conduct a post-bid review to evaluate the process, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement. This helps in refining future bids and improving the overall bidding process.

Bid Process Development:

• Work closely with other business services functions to develop innovative solutions to support bid production and introduce systems, tools and processes to generate efficiencies around bid production.

About the person:

• An effective people manager who can foster good team spirit working towards common goals.
• Ability to build excellent relationships at all levels and with all business teams to ensure effective bid management.
• Commercial awareness and an ability to balance competing priorities with strong oral and written communications skills and project management experience.

About Matheson

Matheson LLP ("Matheson") is an Irish law firm. Its primary focus is on serving the Irish legal needs of internationally focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. Matheson’s clients include the majority of the Fortune 100 companies and it advises 7 of the top 10 global technology brands, 7 of the world’s 10 largest asset managers, and over half of the world’s 50 largest banks.

Matheson is headquartered in Dublin and also has offices in Cork, London, New York, San Francisco and Palo Alto. The firm employs over 860 people across its six offices, including 122 partners and tax principals, and over 560 legal, tax and digital services professionals.

Why join Matheson

At Matheson you have the opportunity to work with exceptional people and a broad range of high calibre domestic and international clients. Working at Matheson provides you with an environment where you can thrive by living their values of Partnership, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Entrepreneurship.

Matheson LLP Impactful Business Programme is delivered by a number of committees which drive key initiatives around D&I, CSR, Environmental Sustainability and the Arts. They are also a founding signatory of the Pro Bono Pledge Ireland.

Matheson LLP have a hybrid working policy. They provide an excellent working environment, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to engage in a range of learning and development initiatives which are specifically tailored to your level.

Accessibility:

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Matheson LLP and they will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

If you wish to apply for this role please email a CV and cover letter to: nielufar.melrose@matheson.com

Matheson LLP value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.