Business Development Assistant

Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centres — New York, London and Hong Kong — we are uniquely positioned to advise leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex legal needs. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry.

We are a collegial, collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support and development they need to grow, thrive and realise their greatest potential. We also encourage all our people to use their skills to support the wider community through our pro bono and community volunteering programmes. At Mayer Brown the principles of mutual respect, dignity and understanding are central to the way we work and help to provide an environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced.

• Provide general office administrative and clerical support to the Business Development & Marketing team
• Assist in preparing and drafting submissions for legal directories and other industry awards
• Assist in various Business Development & Marketing events (online and offline)
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondences
• Conduct client, industry and market research to identify new leads, including opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients
• Carry out data maintenance
• Perform ad hoc duties when required

• Degree holder in Business related disciplines
• One year of professional services industry or B2B marketing experience (fresh graduates will also be considered)
• Good telephone manner and interpersonal communication skills
• Pro-active, self-motivated and independent
• Positive thinking with a “Can do” attitude
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese