Epicareer Might not Working Properly
Learn More

International Law Firm | Business Development | Singapore

Salary undisclosed

Checking job availability...

Original
Simplified
Job Description:Our client, a boutique international law firm with headquarters in London, is currently looking for a creative thinking and client-centric business development professional to lead and drive their business development efforts, in support of its fastest growing market - Asia.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a strategic team member, you will have day to day contact with a variety of key stakeholders, including Senior Partners and fee earners and you will need to win their trust in order to make credible BD proposals.The main areas of focus for this role will be to:
  • Identify which are the most appropriate clients and intermediaries for growth (current and past clients as well as future targets), and develop plans accordingly.
  • Identify and develop Practice specific products and services that can be used to position the Practices competitively.
  • Improve the marketing capability of the Practice's lawyers and raise their awareness of the role that the business development team can play. Develop/progress client action plans.
  • Further develop the Firm's profile through: PR, editorial, thought leadership market research, select conferences, newsletters and seminars. This will involve working with the Firm's Central BD team and external PR Agencies.
  • Create marketing collateral that furthers the Firm's reputation (including, but not limited to, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, client briefings and other client communications).
  • Work with members of the department and wider business development team to produce high quality pitch documents and credential statements.
  • Deliver plans within budget and to agreed timings.
  • Guide and support the Practice Groups in the preparation of directory submissions.
  • Work with the Firm's Business Insights team to develop metrics that measure the effectiveness of all activities.
  • Be part of "one Firm"
  • Define and assist in the development of marketing and business development plans for cross-firm initiatives.
  • Use effectively all communication channels for the department/Firm generally e.g. website, e-bulletins, media, sponsorship, conferences, and research and industry networks.
Skills/ExperienceWe are looking for individuals who are able to act as a true partner to the Firm's business.Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
  • Strategic and creative thinking and strong commercial nous
  • Client development focus in previous roles as well as experience in pitch/proposal preparation and appropriate coaching to those delivering pitches
  • Prior law firm experience preferred
  • The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with energy, enthusiasm and drive
  • A team-orientated approach, with the ability to demonstrate through past experience and from interview that they have a strong commercial and client-led approach to their work
  • A swift, analytical approach to problems
  • The ability to build collaborative relationships across the firm
  • Proactivity, reliance and a flexible and calm approach
  • Excellent communication skills, with a strong command of English. Additional language proficiency is a bonus
If you think you meet the above requirements and would like to apply we’d like to hear from you, please send: * your CV;
  • transcripts; and
  • a short cover note to
and for us to determine your suitability for this role.If you’d like to arrange a confidential discussion prior to applying for any of our roles or would like to have a general discussion on opportunities in the legal market please call our London office on +44 203 745 2513, Singapore office on +65 6808 6635 or Hong Kong office on +852 3978 1369.Please share this opportunity with any colleagues that you think would be interested.Singapore EA Licence No. 12S6213