Business Development Coordinator

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As a key member of our APAC regional Marketing and Business Development (M&BD) team the successful candidate will work in the Hong Kong office supporting the Greater China Corporate & Finance practice by providing expertise towards the development and implementation of M&BD plans.

This is a hands-on role offering direct involvement in strategic pitching legal directory submissions high-profile event coordination and both internal and external communications. It also encompasses initiatives to strengthen practice visibility and deepen client relationships across the Corporate & Finance landscape including banking & finance M&A private equity investment funds capital markets and restructuring & special situations.

The role also involves working closely with M&BD colleagues across other practice areas to identify cross-practice opportunities enhance collaboration and deliver integrated client solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

The candidate will report to the Marketing & Business Development Manager based in Hong Kong with ultimate accountability to the Regional Head of Business Development.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with local regional and global M&BD teams to support all facets of the business development and marketing function including:

• Business Proposals and Capability Statements in Chinese and English A core focus of the role involves drafting and managing bilingual proposals credentials and presentations. The candidate will work closely with the M&BD Manager and partners to support the business needs of the Greater China offices ensuring high-quality client-focused materials that reflect the firms Corporate & Finance expertise.
• Collateral Management - Maintain and update a comprehensive suite of marketing materialsincluding office and practice profiles lawyer bios and PowerPoint decksin both Chinese and English tailored to the Corporate & Finance practice areas.
• Information Maintenance - Ensure key systems (e.g. credentials and experience databases CV library photo archive website InterAction) are accurate and current supporting seamless access to marketing and BD assets across APAC.
• Directory and Award Submissions Coordinate submissions for legal directories league tables and awards to elevate the firms visibility and reputation in the Corporate & Finance space. This includes managing interviews and liaising with partners and researchers.
• Event/Webinar Management Plan and execute a wide range of events from client seminars and industry panels to social receptions and virtual webinars aligned with strategic BD goals and partner priorities.
• Client Management - Support the M&BD Manager in delivering the regional client development programme including client targeting relationship mapping and post-event follow-up.
• External and Internal Communications Collaborate with the M&BD and Communications teams to produce impactful client-facing content such as deal announcements client alerts and thought leadership pieces relevant to Corporate & Finance.
• Ad-hoc projects - Contribute to special initiatives including market research client intelligence and industry analysis to support strategic planning and BD campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree preferably with an emphasis in business administration marketing or law
• 1- 3 years of experience in business development and marketing preferably in a professional services environment
• 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
• Fluency in spoken English and Mandarin with strong written skills in both English and Chinese - essential for supporting Greater China and regional initiatives

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