Senior Business Development Manager (Singapore based) - Top tier law firm

Singapore Job Openings

King & Wood Mallesons

FULL TIME

October 25, 2024

Rare Singapore based Business Development leadership role in a top tier law firm
Seeking an experienced Business Development lead to spearhead our Singapore office's BD activities
Diverse BD role partnering with 5 different practice areas across a range of geographies
If you’re ready to make an impact and lead our Singapore and wider South and Southeast Asian BD initiatives keep reading

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

Role Detail

This is your chance to make an impact in a dynamic environment where your ideas will be valued and your leadership will inspire growth. Our Singapore office is growing – partnering with 5 different practice areas, across a range of geographies, we want you to play a pivotal role in that growth.

Based in the Singapore office, working directly with the Partner in Charge, Singapore, the role plays a key part in executing KWM’s strategy for Singapore and the wider South and Southeast Asian region by applying market insight, business development, relationship building and brand enhancing skills.

Key elements include:

Supporting the formulation and implementation of the firm’s strategy and business development plan for Singapore and its wider surrounding region
Designing and overseeing the implementation of a program of BD and marketing activities for the Singapore office focussing on key clients and practices
Identifying and implementing improvements for cross-firm and team collaboration in relation to clients and opportunities
Leadership role of a small BD team in Singapore and interface with the wider KWM BD team (in particular, the team in KWM Australia) for support and collaboration

About You

With your proven experience in business development, preferably within a legal or professional services environment, your strategic thinking and analytical skills will be valued and your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will set you up for success.

With an excellence without arrogance ethos, you will lead by example and understand the need to pitch in as and when required. You will also bring:

Business development experience in South and Southeast Asia
Ideally, experience in a law firm environment
Demonstrated ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships with external and internal clients built on trust, respect and rapport
Ability to communicate with staff, management and partners at all levels
Demonstrated ability to identify new business opportunities as a result of research and analysis of business trends, market, client and competitor intelligence
Experience developing and implementing revenue enhancing, business and marketing strategies
Ability to manage complex issues involving numerous parties
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Experience delivering effective day to day/operational business development support

Next Steps

Applications close COB Friday 8th November 2024.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on Australian number +61 2 9296 3563 or via email

bridget.mudford@au.kwm.com

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge,

driving innovative solutions for our clients

and creating

positive social impact

We live by our

Principles

, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,

benefits

, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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