Business Developer - Legal & Consulting services

If you're looking for a meaningful next step in your IP career and want to combine your consulting expertise with business impact, your next adventure starts here

As part of the Novagraaf Trademark Sales organization and reporting directly to the Head of Novagraaf, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and growing a portfolio of clients across Europe, with a specific focus on selling our Legal & Consulting services delivered by Novagraaf.

Leveraging your deep understanding of trademarks, designs, and domain names, you will act as a trusted and credible partner, using a consultative sales approach to help clients extract maximum value from our services.

Your responsibilities

Strategic business development

• Own and execute your territory strategy with clear revenue objectives
• Identify and engage high-value Corporates
• Lead complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles (up to 6–8 months)

Consultative selling at C‑level

• Translate IP challenges into business impact (risk, value, ROI)
• Position Legal & Consulting as a strategic lever, not a cost center
• Build long‑term, trust‑based client relationships

Deal orchestration

• Mobilize internal experts (Legal, Consulting, Presales, Delivery)
• Structure compelling, differentiated proposals
• Navigate complex decision processes

Account expansion

• Grow existing clients through cross‑sell / upsell
• Drive retention through strategic engagement
• Build executive‑level relationships

Market visibility

• Represent Novagraaf at key industry events
• Contribute to thought leadership in IP strategy
• Collaborate with marketing to strengthen Novagraaf’s positioning with strategic accounts

The perfect match

• Senior IP consultant looking to transition into a commercial role with strong revenue motivations
• Strong understanding of IP ecosystems (IP firms, SaaS and Service providers)
• You are familiar with sales processes, tools, and customer centric methodologies, and you’re eager to apply them in a commercially driven role
• Proven ability (or strong potential) to operate in a complex, high‑value sales environment
• Native level fluency in English; additional European language(s) highly valued
• Comfortable in engaging senior stakeholders (Heads of IP, General Counsel, Partners)
• Demonstrated consultative selling mindset: listening, understanding, advising, guiding
• Excellent communication (written & verbal), analytical, organizational, and presentation skills
• Commitment to responsiveness and professionalism in managing client expectations and internal collaboration
• Autonomous, entrepreneurial, and comfortable in a pan‑European setup
• Having an existing network of contacts that they can leverage

What we offer

• Full‑time, permanent position
• A role that combines deep IP expertise with high impact business development.
• The chance to represent the output of a consolidated, cross‑border Center of Excellence, uniting 6 Novagraaf entities’ expertise under a unified operating model.
• A European playground with significant market potential and ambitious growth expectations.
• Best of both worlds: dive into agility and growth in a dynamic setting, supported by structured onboarding and continuous learning for your success!
• Compensation: competitive package including an attractive uncapped commission plan
• Work with a diverse range of prestigious international clients (Fortune 500, CAC40 etc.)

Why this role is different

• Hybrid model: combine consulting expertise with scalable, cross‑border delivery
• European scope: large, diverse, high‑potential market
• High‑impact role: direct contribution to revenue and strategic positioning
• Strong market tailwinds: IP and brand protection markets are rapidly growing, driven by digital risks and AI adoption
• Access to top‑tier clients: global corporations, leading law firms

Job location: Belgium, Netherlands, France, UK (ideally hybrid in one of our offices)

Driven by values of entrepreneurship, respect, and integrity, Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility. We foster an inclusive, equitable workplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background. Questel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors.