Senior / Business Development Executive

A prestigious and forward-thinking law firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to join its highly regarded team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact within a leading legal environment, working closely with lawyers and senior stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and support high-profile client programmes.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate the preparation of client RFPs, pitches, presentations, and government tenders to ensure compelling submissions that align with strategic objectives.
• Organise and manage regular key client team meetings, ensuring they are productive, action-oriented, and focused on strengthening important client relationships.
• Assist key client teams in developing and implementing account plans that pursue strategic priorities, meet financial targets, and foster long-term partnerships.
• Support business development events by managing guest lists, sending invitations, coordinating venues, preparing materials, and overseeing on-site logistics for seamless execution.
• Conduct thorough research on existing and prospective clients as well as competitor activity and market trends to identify new opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Build a comprehensive understanding of priority sectors, deal activity, and market developments to inform strategic targeting efforts and enhance client acquisition strategies.
• Coordinate the firm’s participation in sponsorships, conferences, memberships, and business development trips to raise its profile within the industry.
• Prepare or manage submissions for industry publications such as Chambers Asia Pacific or Legal 500 Asia Pacific while coordinating interviews with relevant stakeholders.
• Draft new collateral content including capability statements, brochures, legal profiles, and manage contributions of Asia-focused material to international marketing resources.
• Advise on effective use of digital channels such as social media accounts, website updates, e-marketing campaigns, client alerts, bulletins, knowledge portals, ensuring consistent messaging.

What you bring:

• At least five years of experience in business development or marketing roles within professional services industries is highly desirable but not mandatory if you have equivalent expertise.
• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Business Administration, Law or related disciplines provide a solid foundation for success in this position.
• Familiarity with CRM systems is considered advantageous as it supports efficient management of client information and relationship tracking.
• Excellent project management skills are required along with keen attention to detail when handling multiple concurrent assignments or deadlines.
• Confidence working collaboratively with individuals at all levels across the organisation ensures smooth coordination of cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) enables efficient preparation of reports or presentation materials.
• Demonstrated business acumen combined with analytical skills allows you to interpret market data accurately for informed decision-making.
• A high level of professionalism coupled with integrity underpins your interactions both internally among colleagues as well as externally with clients or partners.
• Flexibility and adaptability enable you to thrive amid changing priorities typical of fast-paced environments while maintaining composure under pressure.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in business development further within an inspiring legal environment where your contributions truly matter then this could be exactly what you've been searching for!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451
EA Registration No.: R25129986 Leher Shyam Dewani