Business Development Manager, Corporate

Herbert Smith Freehills; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm seeks a BD Manager for its Singapore office. The successful candidate will lead strategic initiatives, enhance client relations, and contribute to the firm's growth in Southeast Asia. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and have at least five years of professional experience. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential. This permanent, full-time position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the firm's presence in the region.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven ability to manage workload under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate practices by driving cross-practice initiatives.
• Lead pitches and high-impact BD initiatives.
• Contribute to client development and thought leadership campaigns.

Skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidence handling senior stakeholders

Education

Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.

We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.

We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.

Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a dynamic BD Manager to join our Singapore office and collaborate closely with our regional and global Business Development teams. In this role, you’ll support our corporate practices by driving cross-practice, sector-focused initiatives and empowering partners with strategic planning, profile-raising, and market growth strategies.

You’ll lead pitches and proposals, manage high-impact BD initiatives, and contribute to client development, CRM programmes, and thought leadership campaigns. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in enhancing the firm’s presence and reputation across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

To be successful in this role, you should have :

• Appropriate undergraduate / postgraduate degree qualification(s)
• At least five years' relevant professional experience
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a broader team, both within BD and with other departments
• Confidence in dealing with partners and senior stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload under pressure
• High degree of attention to detail
• Proven ability to establish professional credibility
• Excellent service delivery skills and high level of responsiveness

About us :

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too.

A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions.

We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with an open mind and curiosity.

We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values : you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer : Your growth. Our ambition.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Singapore

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.