Practice Manager - India Group

Shearman & Sterling LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearman & Sterling LLP in Singapore invites applications for a Practice Manager – India Group to drive business development, client relationships and marketing strategy across the India-focused practice. Reporting to the ASEAN Market Lead, you will work with partners heading the India Group and collaborate with offices in Singapore, London and beyond.

The role blends business development, practice management, and cross-border collaboration at a senior level, including leading events and shaping

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ experience in business development and marketing.
• Hindi language skills desirable.
• Experience in a law firm in business development or as a lawyer is a plus.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with relationship-building focus.
• Excellent communication across cultures and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead India Group business development strategy and initiatives.
• Coordinate with India Group Co-Chairs and partners.
• Develop and execute client opportunities, events, and major pitches.
• Manage cross-border collaboration across Singapore, London and beyond.
• Oversee India-focused marketing campaigns, comms, and thought leadership.
• Support recruitment, student engagement, pro bono and social impact initiatives.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Manager - India Group to join our Marketingteam, based in A&O Shearman’s SingaporeOffice.

What you will do

Join our dynamic India Practice Group as the Practice Area Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our India-focused business development activity and legal work. You will report to the ASEAN Market Lead and work closely on a day-to-day basis with the partners heading our India Group.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, entrepreneurial person with an understanding of the India market to take on a leadership role that blends business development, practice management, and cross-border collaboration. You’ll work at the heart of our India Group, connecting teams across Singapore, London, and beyond, and making a real impact on our strategy and client relationships.

• Global Reach, India Focus:Collaborate with leading lawyers and clients across continents, while staying deeply connected to the fast-evolving India market.
• Strategic Impact:Work directly with the India Group Co-Chairs and core partners to set and execute the Group’s business development vision.
• Leadership & Visibility:Be a senior member of the India Group support team, with a seat at the table for major decisions and initiatives.
• Innovation & Growth:Drive new client opportunities, lead high-profile events, and help shape the firm’s response to regulatory changes in India.
• Community & Purpose:Engage with various stakeholders, lead pro bono and social impact initiatives, and support the next generation of legal talent.
• Lead and Coordinate:Manage India Group meetings, set agendas, and ensure seamless collaboration across offices and practice areas.
• Business Development:Partner with senior lawyers to craft and execute strategic business and client development plans. Identify new market opportunities and help draft, build and win major pitches.
• Relationship Management:Build and nurture relationships with top independent law firms in India and coordinate joint initiatives.
• Marketing & Profile Raising:Help development a communications plan on an annual basis and oversee India-focused marketing campaigns, our social media profile, PR activities, and thought leadership. Shape the Group’s presence at major conferences and events.
• Financial & Strategic Reporting:Track and report on the India Group’s financial performance, client activity, and market trends.
• Event Leadership:Plan and deliver high-impact client seminars, roundtables, and flagship events, working with the Events and BD teams.
• Talent & Community Engagement:Support recruitment, student engagement, and pro bono and social impact projects. Liaise with various stakeholders on regulatory developments.
• Internal Communications:Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration, ensuring the Group stays ahead of market developments.
• Recruitment Strategy: Assist as needed with the annual graduate recruitment initiative, as well as with lateral recruitment at various levels, as may be required from time to time.

What you will have

• 3-6 years’ experience in business development and marketing and an understanding of both transactional and disputes work.
• Spoken and written Hindi is desirable
• A strong track record in the India market preferred; previous work experience at a law firm in either business development or as a lawyer would be a plus.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building relationships and driving change.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior partners and clients across cultures and time zones.
• A strategic thinker who’s also happy to roll up their sleeves and get things done.
• Passionate about India’s legal and business landscape, with a strong network and a finger on the pulse of market trends.
• High attention to detail and strong client focus.
• Ability to work to deadlines and deliver under pressure, prioritise different tasks, and manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Ability to plan ahead, anticipate workload; balance conflicting priorities; and does not over-commit the team or him/herself – always manages expectations.