Business Development

Are you an ambitious, creative thinker with a passion for building relationships and organising impactful events? This is your chance to join a top-tier law firm where your skills will shape and elevate high-profile client experiences, while laying the foundation for your career in the Business Development and Marketing team.
- You will be part of a supportive team, helping to plan and execute key client events, support business initiatives, and contribute to the firm’s growth.

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role

As a member of the Business Development & Marketing (BD&M) team, approx 70 nationally, this role is focused on supporting the Business Development (BD) team in the development and preparation of marketing materials, tender/bid submissions_ (as well as maintaining content, tools and templates)_, as well as client engagement initiatives.

Based in the Canberra CBD office, reporting to the Senior Client Relationship Manager, you will be part of a national Business Development & Marketing (BD&M) function that supports the firm to:

- Develop strong and enduring relationships with our clients.
- Understand and identify opportunities in our core markets.
- Create memorable client experiences.
- Build a positive reputation as a market leader.

With the support of a close-knit team, this blended role will see you add value to the Canberra centre and broader firm through key responsibilities such as:

- Managing and coordinating successful live and virtual client seminars and events including end to end management of events, preparing invitations, compiling guest lists, event bookings, managing RSVPs, setting up webinars, rehearsing and coaching, and liaising with partners and clients to ensure the event runs successfully.
- Extensive use of data tools (CRMs) and event software platforms.
- Supporting the national business development team with compiling high-quality documents and materials and maintaining tools and templates.
- Account management activities including research and reporting.
- Researching, sourcing and recommending appropriate venues for events as required.
- Co-ordination and drafting of collateral associated with the event including invitations, presentations, brochures, signage, menus, name badges, seating plans and place cards.
- Providing a high-level of on-site and virtual support during events and seminars
- Liaising with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure bookings, catering, AV requirements, signage etc. are delivered to the highest quality for all events.

Who are we looking for?

This varied role will see you draw from our principles of quality, dynamism and creativity. With an excellence without arrogance ethos, you will be a proactive, solution focussed collaborator who understands the importance of positive brand representation.

You will also bring:

- Interest and enthusiasm for virtual, live and hybrid event management as well as business development & marketing.
- Ability to support with high-quality written communications, displaying exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability and confidence, from experience, to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands and deliver against deadlines.
- Working knowledge of marketing automation software and CRM databases.
- Advanced software skills notably MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Next Steps

Applications close COB Thursday 21st November, 2024.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02 9296 3563.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge,

driving innovative solutions for our clients

and creating

positive social impact


We live by our

Principles

, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high-quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,

benefits

, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.