Business Development & Marketing Specialist- Global law firm

This role will support marketing and business development initiatives across key legal practices, including Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Corporate/M&A, Antitrust, Real Estate, and Energy & Project Finance.

Key responsibilities:

- Assist the Tokyo BD and marketing team and local partners with business plans and initiatives

- Help partners build client relationships, share information, and increase the Firm’s visibility with Japanese and international clients

- Lead client relationship development activities, including seminars, conferences and events

- Manage pitch preparation, proposals, and presentations, collaborating with partners, associates, and trainees

- Work with the Tokyo Senior BD & Marketing Manager and PR agency to enhance media engagement for practice leaders

- Ensure efficient Business Development Infrastructure is in place, including credentials and lawyer CVs, with systems for data capture, analysis, and reporting

- 5+ years of relevant experience in business development/communications, ideally within a global law firm or similar environment

- Native-level Japanese and high-level proficiency in business English

- Prior experience and knowledge of working within Asian markets is preferable and an advantage