Practice Group / Department:
Business Development Management - Hong Kong
**Job Description
We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.
Our Newcastle Office is currently recruiting for a Marketing and Business Development Assistant to support our Asia offices. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and believe diversity drives innovation, so we're building a culture where difference is valued.
The Role
This role will be dedicated to providing remote support to the Hong Kong MBD team, and will be part of the on-the-ground Newcastle MBD team, with an aim to deliver effective BD and marketing services to the Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai offices. Moreover, this role should work closely with relevant lawyers in Hong Kong (primarily in Litigation and Disputes, Antitrust and Competition and Intellectual Property) to support the continuous growth of the business which is aligned with the firm's strategy and global objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Winning Work:
- Collaborate with the Hong Kong BD Manager and lawyers to develop high-quality bids, credentials, and client content
- Manage document development, ensure brand adherence, and convey Greater China positioning
- Track and follow up on client pitches and ensure content consistency across communications channels
Directories/League Tables/Awards:
- Draft and manage legal directories, awards, and league table submissions
- Track and announce ranking results
Publications:
- Maintain and update Asia marketing materials and publications
- Coordinate production and distribution of client alerts, newsletters, and other publications
- Ensure brand compliance in key practice activities
PR and Digital Marketing:
- Coordinate local press releases, intranet stories, internal newsletters, website, and social media posts with the Hong Kong and Newcastle MBD teams and EMEA PR/Marcomms team
Events:
- Manage invites, RSVPs, and provide online support for virtual events
Business Planning and Implementation:
- Support execution of business and campaign plans with the Hong Kong BD Manager
- Ensure practice, office, and regional objectives are met, including client development, profile raising, marketing, communications, pitching, and virtual event management
- Assist in managing relevant projects
Client Development:
- Source and provide relevant client, competitor, industry, and market research for account/client management or targeting initiatives
Skills and Experience Required
- Undergraduate degree or above (marketing, law or business-related discipline preferred but not essential)
- Graduate or 1-2 years experience for MBD Assistant applicants / 2-3 years experience for MBD Coordinator/Executive applicants. Experience working in corporate marketing / communications in international law firms / professional services firms / MNCs preferred
- Robust commercial sense, ability to think and act creatively, flexible mindset, and ability to work collaboratively across a multi-disciplined team in various jurisdictions
- Attention to detail with a high-level accuracy, and displays the highest professional standards and meets expectations in quality of output
- Ability to multi-task and able to assimilate information quickly coordinate and keep stakeholders abreast of status
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise workload and cope with competing deadlines with line manager's guidance
- A quick learner with a good understanding of when to act and when to ask, and with aspiration to unlock potentials for growth
- Has a positive, optimistic, resilient, and "can do" attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills including confidence and open-mindedness, and the ability to build credibility
- A team player and willing to learn and take on additional responsibilities
- Flexible approach to working hours and tasks assigned
- Excellent verbal, written and drafting skills in English; Chinese language proficiency would be an advantage but not a must
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, InterAction, and Zoom
Our clients come first and whilst we have a high performance culture and work hard as a team, in return we offer range of competitive benefits including:
- 25 days hols + Bank hols - Buy up to 5 days
- GP Service
- Bupa Healthcare
- Pension
- Flexible working
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**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.
Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.