Business Development Manager, DR

Freshfields is a global law firm advising leading corporations financial institutions and governments on complex business-critical matters. We are committed to a welcoming collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our global Marketing & Business Development team works with colleagues across the firm to shape client strategy identify opportunities deliver proposals campaigns and content and strengthen Freshfields profile and client experience.

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to support our Asia Dispute Resolution practice. This varied high-impact role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced client-focused environment and can build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Asia and the global network.

Working closely with partners and colleagues across Marketing & Business Development brand communications events and research you will help identify opportunities deepen client relationships and raise the profile of the practice.

As part of the global Dispute Resolution business development team you will:

• Develop and manage compelling proposals pitches RFP responses and other opportunities to win work often to tight deadlines.
• Manage practice content campaigns events directory submissions and awards to support client engagement and strengthen the firms profile.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and MBD colleagues contributing to a collaborative global team mindset.
• Develop and execute focused marketing and business development strategies to strengthen client relationships target new work and build the practices reputation.
• Use technology including AI tools Salesforce and firmwide platforms to analyse trends identify opportunities and measure impact.
• Line manage a Senior Business Development Executive supporting the Asia Dispute Resolution practice.

• Degree-level education and substantial marketing or business development experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong emotional intelligence independent thinking professional judgement and confidence advising senior stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of AI tools and CRM systems; Salesforce experience is advantageous.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Strong project management skills with the resilience to manage multiple deadlines shifting priorities and pressure.
• Excellent written verbal and presentation skills with strong copywriting grammar and proofreading ability.
• Visual creativity and design aptitude would be a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm to keep learning and grow as a rounded Dispute Resolution business development practitioner.