Business Development Specialist

Our client, Prestigious Law Firm is seeking to recruit a Business Development Specialist (Senior Executive / Assistant Manager level)

Location: Central Singapore

Role Focus: Driving strategic growth, client acquisition, profile building, and market intelligence within the legal sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Development & Pitches: Coordinate RFPs, pitches, presentations, and tenders. Drive key client account planning, relationship management, and coordinate BD events and logistics.
• Market Intelligence & Research: Research clients, competitor activities, and market trends to identify growth opportunities and target priority sectors.
• Profile Building & Communications: Manage submissions and interviews for major legal directories (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000). Oversee sponsorships, conferences, and draft marketing collateral (brochures, capability statements).
• Digital Communications: Advise on and manage social media, e-marketing campaigns, client alerts, and the firm’s website and client knowledge portals.
• Knowledge Management: Maintain the firm's experience database by tracking representative matters, credentials, awards, and accolades.
• Event Management: Project-manage client seminars, conferences, and internal alignment to maximize networking and business generation.

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development and/or marketing (professional services industry experience preferred).
• Familiarity with CRM systems is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong in digital marketing and prior experience with organising events is an added advantage
• Proficiency in using AI tools to generate marketing content such as graphics, videos, and podcasts
• Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to communicate in Chinese is a plus point (To liaise with Chinese-speaking clients)
• Excellent project management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Confident in working collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.