Job Description

Due to robust growth, we are looking for a Business Development Coordinator to join our highly regarded practice in Singapore. You will be a critical member of the Singapore office, reporting to and supporting the Senior Business Development Manager, while working closely with the local BD team, partners, lawyers, and colleagues from other departments. As part of the broader Asia and global business development and marketing function, you will work with international colleagues on other regional and global projects where required. This is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail and a high-level of collaboration with other functions. Key attributes to ensure success in this role include a strong ability to prioritise, willingness to take ownership of tasks, along with a proactive and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Act as a forward-thinking resource to the Business Development Team and wider practice in Southeast Asia.
• Prepare responses to client request for proposals, while assisting with content development for associated presentation and pitch materials, including curating and maintaining relevant deals lists.
• Conduct client, industry and market research to identify new leads, including opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients.
• Develop a good working knowledge of the Firm\xe2\x80\x99s priority product, industry and practice areas in support of targeted pursuit and client development activity.
• Support the Firm\xe2\x80\x99s marketing communications and campaign activity across all channels including advertising (digital and print), conferences, events, sponsorships and other key profile-building opportunities.
• Take a creative and impactful approach to drafting submissions for legal directories and other industry awards.
• Take initiative and ownership for the development of new approaches and processes to meet service needs.
• Leverage the firm\'s global client relationship management system (i.e. InterAction) to create targeted client lists for business development and marketing purposes.
• Prepare content for all product, industry and practice areas in Southeast Asia and contribute to relevant internal communication channels.

Qualifications / Person Specification

• An undergraduate degree in a related business field and/ or relevant post-graduate qualifications preferred.
• 2-3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a similar position or more than 4 years in professional services and/or similar industry.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• A knowledge of InterAction (or similar CRM systems) is preferred, but not essential.
• Event planning from concept to completion would be desirable coupled with good interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with virtual events platforms (e.g., Webex, Zoom, Teams).
• Familiarity with research techniques and databases typically used for competitive intelligence (e.g., Manzama, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, EMIS, LexisNexis, Lexology).
• Excellent interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\x93 must have a mature, professional and personable presentation and demeanour.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task.