Marketing & BD Manager (Top Int'l Law Firm, 6-Month Contract)

Our client is an elite global law firm recognized for delivering sophisticated, creative solutions for high-stakes business and financial matters. Operating from major financial centers worldwide, their Asia business development team works collaboratively across practices to drive market visibility, strategic client relationships, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch & Proposal Management: Develop and maintain high-quality pitch materials, capability decks, and master deal lists in both English and Chinese.
• Practice BD Strategy: Support the Senior BD Manager in implementing practice-level growth plans and fostering cross-practice, cross-market collaboration.
• Market & Competitive Intelligence: Conduct research on clients, competitors, market trends, and regulatory changes using legal database tools.
• Profile Building & PR: Manage legal directory and award submissions, press campaigns, publication opportunities, and sponsorships.
• Client Events: Coordinate and execute substantive and social client engagement programs across Hong Kong and the wider region.
• Global Collaboration: Work closely with global digital marketing, PR, reference, and events teams, as well as local administrative and finance functions.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Law, or Finance.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of legal business development and marketing experience, ideally within a top-tier law firm or professional services environment.
• Practice Familiarity: Solid understanding of transactional practices—specifically M&A, Private Equity, and Debt Capital Markets.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems (e.g., InterAction); familiarity with Deal databases like Mergermarket, Pitchbook, or LSEG is advantageous.
• Language Capabilities: Native or professional fluency in both spoken and written English and Chinese is essential.
• Working Style: Professional demeanor with outstanding prioritization skills, composed under tight deadlines, and adept at stakeholder management.