Business Development Specialist – Asia

LATHAM & WATKINS LLP; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Business Development Specialist based in Singapore. This role will involve supporting marketing and business development activities across Asia, focusing on client engagement and internal collaboration. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills along with relevant experience in business development.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing and business development is required.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, execution, and evaluation of BD and marketing initiatives.
• Provide research and analysis for client identification and relationship enhancement.
• Collaborate with regional and global colleagues for support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

The Business Development (BD) Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team. Located in Singapore, this role will be responsible for supporting the full spectrum of marketing and business development activities in Asia. The successful candidate will work closely with all other members of the regional BD teamto support the continued growth and success of the Firm’s practice in Asia.

Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

About the team

In Asia, Latham has a fully integrated regional Business Development team with every team member working across multiple offices, giving them a truly regional and broad perspective of our business. Our BD leadership team spends significant time finding opportunities for team members to learn, grow and evolve as professionals and we pride ourselves in having built a structure to support the advancement of each colleague in tandem with the business.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Working with regional BD Managers to assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of Business Development and Marketing initiatives and business plans
• Providing research, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
• Collaborating with regional and global colleagues to access their expertise and support, ranging from brand and communications, events and e-marketing to our dedicated new business team who lead on the production of pitch books, presentations and responses to RFI’s and RFP’s
• Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of practice, market and industry expertise, client mix, matter experience, trade groups, and media
• Acting as the go-to resource for regional BD needs and support

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment, with a customer-service focus

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in marketing, business development, office administration, and/or other related functions