Freshfields is a global law firm advising leading corporations, financial institutions and governments on complex, business-critical matters. We are committed to a welcoming, collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
About Marketing & Business Development
Our global Marketing & Business Development team works with colleagues across the firm to shape client strategy, identify opportunities, deliver proposals, campaigns and content, and strengthen Freshfields’ profile and client experience.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to support our Asia Dispute Resolution practice. This varied, high-impact role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and can build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Asia and the global network.
Working closely with partners and colleagues across Marketing & Business Development, brand, communications, events and research, you will help identify opportunities, deepen client relationships and raise the profile of the practice.
What you will do
As part of the global Dispute Resolution business development team, you will:
- Develop and manage compelling proposals, pitches, RFP responses and other opportunities to win work, often to tight deadlines.
- Manage practice content, campaigns, events, directory submissions and awards to support client engagement and strengthen the firm’s profile.
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and MBD colleagues, contributing to a collaborative global team mindset.
- Develop and execute focused marketing and business development strategies to strengthen client relationships, target new work and build the practice’s reputation.
- Use technology, including AI tools, Salesforce and firmwide platforms, to analyse trends, identify opportunities and measure impact.
- Line manage a Senior Business Development Executive supporting the Asia Dispute Resolution practice.
What we are looking for
- Degree-level education and substantial marketing or business development experience in a professional services environment.
- Strong emotional intelligence, independent thinking, professional judgement and confidence advising senior stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of AI tools and CRM systems; Salesforce experience is advantageous.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
- Strong project management skills, with the resilience to manage multiple deadlines, shifting priorities and pressure.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with strong copywriting, grammar and proofreading ability.
- Visual creativity and design aptitude would be a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm to keep learning and grow as a rounded Dispute Resolution business development practitioner.
Skills Required
- Degree-level education
- Substantial marketing or business development experience in a professional services environment
- Strong emotional intelligence, independent thinking, professional judgment, and confidence advising senior stakeholders
- Working knowledge of AI tools and CRM systems
- Salesforce experience
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, shifting priorities, and pressure
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong copywriting, grammar, and proofreading ability
- Visual creativity and design aptitude
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Curiosity and enthusiasm to continue learning and develop as a Dispute Resolution business development practitioner
What We Do
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on ground-breaking and business-critical mandates. Our 2,800-plus lawyers deliver results worldwide through our own offices and alongside leading national firms. Our commitment and business know-how mean our clients rely on us when it matters most. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.
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