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We are currently recruiting for a Marketing and Business Development Coordinator (one-year contract) to join Hogan Lovells Cadwalader in Shanghai. The successful candidate will provide administrative and tactical support across a broad range of marketing and business development initiatives for the Shanghai office and the wider China Practice.
Working closely with the M&BD team members across Shanghai and Greater China, as well as regional and global practice groups, this role offers broad exposure to business development and marketing initiatives within a global professional services environment, with a particular focus on proposal development, marketing collateral creation and event management.
This role will report to (Senior) M&BD Manager based in Hong Kong, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the local, regional and global M&BD teams to support all aspects of the business development and marketing activities in China.
SCOPE OF THE WORKBusiness Proposals - Work closely with the partners and the M&BD team and to manage all aspects of the RFPs and proposal process including drafting credentials statements, preparing client proposals and presentations in Chinese and English.
Event Management - Coordinate and support a wide range of clients and firm events including seminars and conferences, panel discussions, speaking engagements, reception and networking events.
Legal Directory Submissions & Awards - Assist with the preparation and coordination of submissions, interviews and related materials for legal directories, industry awards and other external surveys.
Marketing Collateral – Maintain and update a full suite of marketing materials, including office and practice profiles, lawyers' profiles, experience lists and other client-facing collateral.
External Communications - Support the regional M&BD team to coordinate public relations opportunities, including article placement and coordinating media interviews.
Knowledge and Data Management – Maintain key business development systems and databases, ensuring the credentials representative experience, lawyers bios and client relationship information kept up-to-date. Prior knowledge of using Foundation and InterAction is plus but not necessary.
Client Development - Support the implementation of the regional client development programmes and client relationship initiative.
Digital Marketing – Work with colleagues across China to maintain web content and support the management of the firm’s WeChat official account and other digital marketing activities.
Research & Special Projects - Assist with special projects and undertake client, industry, competitor and market research as required.
Administration Support - Provide general administrative to the M&BD team and assist with arrangements for visiting partners and other BD activities.
Bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in business administration, marketing or law.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in business development and marketing, preferably in a professional services environment.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationship across all levels of the firm.
Highly organised, with excellent project management and coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Attention to detail, including strong drafting and proofreading skills.
Ability to perform under pressure, both independently and as part of a wider regional and global team.
Consistent positive attitude with a "can do" mentality.
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and fluctuating workloads.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Advanced PC skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and ability to learn new IT skills such as InterAction and other database systems.
Spoken English/Mandarin and written English/Chinese are essential.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration, marketing, or law
- At least 2 years of business development and marketing experience, preferably in professional services
- Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organization, project management, and coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong drafting, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in regional and global teams
- Flexible, adaptable, and positive can-do attitude
- Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to learn InterAction and other database systems
- Spoken English and Mandarin
- Written English and Chinese
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Straight talking. Thinking around corners. Understanding and solving the problem before it becomes a problem. Performing as a team, no matter where we’re sitting. Delivering clear and practical advice that gets your job done. Our 2,600+ lawyers work together with you to solve the toughest legal issues in major industries and commercial centers around the world. Whether you’re expanding into new markets, considering capital from new sources, or dealing with increasingly complex regulation or disputes, we help you stay on top of your risks and opportunities. A fast-changing and inter-connected world requires fresh thinking combined with proven experience. That's what we provide. Progress starts with ideas. And while imagination helps at every level, our legal solutions are aligned with your business strategy. Our experience in cross-border and emerging economies gives us the market perspective to be your global partner. We believe that when knowledge travels, opportunities arise. Our team has a wide range of backgrounds. Diversity of backgrounds and experience delivers a broader perspective. Perspectives which ultimately make for more rounded thinking and better answers for you. Giving back to communities and society is fundamental to good business. And, it’s part of our core. We are advocates of justice, equality, and opportunity.
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