Business Development Associate

Background: The Law Chambers of Lim is a growing law firm with a small, driven team. We are building a new business development function to support the firm’s long-term growth, client relationships, partnerships and market presence. As this is a new function within the firm, the candidate should be open to testing ideas, improving systems, and executing plans consistently. This is a hybrid role and may require attendance at meetings, networking sessions, client events, talks, seminars or firm activities from time to time.

Job Purpose

To support the firm’s growth by identifying business opportunities, developing relationships, assisting with partnerships, coordinating events, and supporting the firm’s business development and branding initiatives.

Job Scopes

• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and external partners
• Promote firm services and generate leads / sales
• Arrange and attend meetings, networking events, and collaborations
• Assist in planning and execution of firm events (talks, seminars, webinars, etc.)
• Follow up with clients before and after meetings/events
• Support marketing and branding activities (online & offline)
• Work with lawyers to support proposals and client pitching
• Track leads and report progress to management
• `Handle ad-hoc tasks related to business development.

Skills & Requirements

• Diploma or Degree holder in any field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Able to communicate confidently and professionally.
• Comfortable meeting people and attending external events.
• Basic sales, marketing, business development or event coordination experience is an advantage.
• Able to communicate and type in Chinese. This is preferred as the firm may deal with Chinese-speaking clients or stakeholders.
• Good organisation, follow-up and reporting skills.
• Proactive, accountable and transparent in work updates.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with Google Sheets, Canva, Microsoft Office or social media platforms is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Exposure to the legal, corporate and professional services industry.
• Opportunity to be involved in building a new business development department.
• Training and mentorship.
• Career growth opportunity as the firm expands.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Basic remuneration with performance-based incentives, subject to firm policy.