Business Development Associate (Global Law Firm)

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Singapore is looking for a Business Development Associate. This role supports the BD team in marketing initiatives throughout Southeast Asia, collaborating on proposals and conducting market research. Ideal candidates will have a degree in marketing or related fields and experience in business development or marketing within professional services. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, marketing, or communications within professional services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Singapore BD team in executing marketing and business development objectives.
• Assist with legal directories, award submissions, and digital marketing.
• Conduct market and client research to support strategic campaigns.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Communications

Project management

Research skills

Education

Degree in marketing, business, law, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Associate to join a high-performing team within a leading international law firm.

This role plays a key part in executing strategic marketing and client development initiatives across Southeast Asia, supporting senior stakeholders and fee earners, mainly in the Singapore office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Singapore BD team in executing marketing and business development (MBD) objectives.
• Collaborate with fee earners and partners on bids, proposals, pitches, and credential statements.
• Assist with legal directories and award submissions, events, publications, sponsorships, and digital marketing (website, social media, etc.).
• Conduct market and client research to support strategic campaigns and client targeting.
• Coordinate regional and global BD projects, including planning, tracking, and reporting progress.
• Ensure internal and external communications align with firm brand and practice group strategies.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful marketing and BD programs.

Qualifications

• A degree in marketing, business, law, or a related discipline.
• Experience in business development, marketing, or communications within professional services (legal or consulting experience a strong plus).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong project management skills – able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Confident, adaptable, and enthusiastic about contributing to business growth.

To Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity or other roles we are handling, please submit your application or reach out to Amanda directly at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

We will contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted.