business development manager (law firm / corporate, m&a, pe).

about the team.

You will join a high-octane, collaborative Business Development & Marketing hub in Asia. This isn't a team that works in silos; you’ll be the "connective tissue" between world-class lawyers, brand specialists, and research analysts. Led by visionary directors who value mentorship, the team is known for its agility, creative storytelling, and "win-as-one" mentality.


about the job.

As a Business Development Manager, you are the strategic architect behind the firm’s growth in the Corporate space. You won't just be managing spreadsheets; you’ll be a high-level consultant to senior partners, helping them navigate complex market dynamics to win marquee mandates.

Primary Duties include:

• Strategic Growth: Design and execute localized BD strategies that translate global firm goals into actionable wins for the Asia M&A practice.

• Pitch Mastery: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of high-value credentials and pitches, ensuring our value proposition is irresistible.

• Key Account Management: Deepen relationships with "Blue Chip" clients, identifying whitespace opportunities before the competition does.

• Thought Leadership: Collaborate with the content team to launch multi-channel campaigns, webinars, and award-winning directory submissions (Chambers/Legal 500).

• CRM Excellence: Utilize Salesforce as a strategic tool to track pipelines, analyze win/loss ratios, and drive data-led decision-making.

• Leadership: Act as a beacon of excellence for junior BD coordinators, coaching them on the nuances of professional services marketing.

skills & experiences required.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a blend of "hustle" and sophisticated stakeholder management.

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or Law.

• Experience: At least 6–8 years of BD/Marketing experience within Professional Services (Law, Big 4 Accounting, or Management Consulting is a must).

• M&A Fluency: A natural curiosity for the Corporate/M&A landscape; you should be comfortable speaking the language of deal-makers.

• Tech Savvy: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and hands-on experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.

• The "X-Factor": Exceptional EQ and the ability to influence senior partners who have very high standards. You are calm under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.