Client Engagement Manager (Event-focused)

ConnectedGroup Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Law Firm in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned Business Development professional to lead Asia-based client events and implement practice-specific BD plans. You will oversee communications, collateral, awards submissions, and social media, while managing and mentoring a Hong Kong events/marketing coordinator.

You will collaborate with global BD teams and local functions across HK, Beijing, and Tokyo, requiring strong English and Chinese communication skills and a client-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Marketing, Law, or Finance (JD or advanced degree is a plus).
• Significant business development, event planning, and marketing experience within a top-tier law firm, financial institution, or professional services firm.
• Experience managing direct reports or supervising event execution teams.
• Proficiency in productivity software, CRM platforms (DealCloud experience preferred), and institutional social media management (WeChat/LinkedIn).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of Asia-based client events.
• Work alongside Senior BD Managers to implement practice-specific business development plans for corporate and litigation teams.
• Oversee regional client communications, marketing collateral, directory and award submissions, press releases, and social media platforms (LinkedIn and WeChat).
• Manage client information and targeted mailing lists within DealCloud, tracking key business development activities and analytics.
• Directly manage and mentor a Hong Kong-based Events and Marketing Coordinator, delegating tasks and driving operational excellence.
• Collaborate with global BD sub-teams (PR, Digital, Events) and local business functions across HK, Beijing, and Tokyo.

Skills

Event planning

Marketing

CRM

Team leadership

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DealCloud

Job description

Our client is an elite global law firm with world-class practices operating across the world's key financial centers. Known for delivering practical, creative solutions to complex legal and business matters, their Asia business development team operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting corporate and litigation practices across Asia.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Management: Lead end-to-end execution of Asia-based client events, including seminars, offsites, social gatherings, partner roadshows, vendor negotiations, and post-event follow-up.

Practice BD Strategy: Work alongside Senior BD Managers to implement practice-specific business development plans for corporate and litigation teams.

Marketing & Communications: Oversee regional client communications, marketing collateral, directory and award submissions, press releases, and social media platforms (LinkedIn and WeChat).

Database & CRM Oversight: Manage client information and targeted mailing lists within DealCloud, tracking key business development activities and analytics.

Team Supervision & Leadership: Directly manage and mentor a Hong Kong-based Events and Marketing Coordinator, delegating tasks and driving operational excellence.

Global & Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with global BD sub-teams (PR, Digital, Events) and local business functions across HK, Beijing, and Tokyo.

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualification: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Marketing, Law, or Finance (JD or advanced degree is a plus).

Experience: Significant business development, event planning, and marketing experience within a top-tier law firm, financial institution, or professional services firm.

Team Leadership: Experience managing direct reports or supervising event execution teams.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in contemporary productivity software, CRM platforms (DealCloud experience preferred), and institutional social media management (WeChat/LinkedIn).

Languages & Interpersonal Skills: Professional fluency in both spoken and written English and Chinese is strongly preferred; excellent stakeholder management skills to interact directly with senior partners.