Business Development Assistant

Posted:
9/8/2024, 1:45:50 PM

Location(s):
Hong Kong, China

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will report to the M&BD Managers based in Hong Kong, and ultimately to regional Head of Business Development.  The successful candidate will work collaboratively with local, regional, and global M&BD teams to support all aspects of the business development and marketing function, including:

  • Business Proposals – This will be a significant aspect of the role. Working closely with the M&BD Manager and the partners to manage all aspects of the proposal process including drafting credentials statements, proposals, and presentations.
  • Event Management – Assisting the M&BD Manager in organising and running of a broad range of events including panel and speaking engagements, substantive seminars and conferences, social events and receptions.
  • Directory Submissions - Supporting on drafting submissions and arranging interviews for various legal directories, league tables, awards, and other surveys.
  • Collateral Management - Maintaining a full suite of marketing collateral, including office and practice profiles, lawyers' profiles, and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Information Maintenance - Ensuring that key information systems such as the credentials database, experience database, CV database, photo library, website, and InterAction are kept up-to-date.
  • Ad-hoc projects - Assisting with special projects as required including client, industry, and market research.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in business administration, marketing, translation or law.
  • A minimum of 6 months to 2 years' experience in business development and marketing, preferably in a professional services environment.
  • Junior marketing/BD candidates without prior law firm experience are welcome to apply.
  • Excellent personal communication skills and strong organizational abilities. High attention to detail, including exceptional proofreading skills.
  • Ability to perform under pressure, independently, and as part of a team Consistent positive attitude with a "can do" mentality.
  • Proven discretion and trust in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
  • Advanced PC skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and ability to learn new IT skills such as InterAction, iPublish, pitch system, and other database systems.
  • Spoken and written English essential, ideally at native level.

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