We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Assistant to join our Melbourne office on a full-time basis.
As Business Development Assistant, you will support the APAC Business Development, Marketing and Communications team in delivering strategic initiatives that drive client growth and brand visibility. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across a variety of projects and collaborate with stakeholders across Australia and the wider APAC region.
Main duties will include:
- Marketing & Events:
- Coordinate and support firm events and webinars
- Assist in creating marketing materials and promotional content
- Manage EDM campaigns
- Bids & Proposals:
- Assist in preparing bids, proposals, and capability statements
- Source and collate firm credentials, team CVs, and relevant experience
- Support bid tracking and reporting across the APAC region
- Client Development:
- Assist with client and relationship initiatives
- Support implementation of business development plans
- Conduct market research to identify new opportunities
- Content & Communications:
- Help prepare legal directory and award submissions
- Research and draft content relevant to our core sectors
- Maintain internal communications and intranet updates
- CRM & Admin Support:
- Maintain and update the firm’s CRM database
- Provide general administrative support to the BD and Marketing team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll be a goal driven, high performing individual with strong communication and digital skills, curiosity about law and business, and willingness to learn.
You will also have:
- A qualification in business, marketing, communication, or related field
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects end-to-end
- Excellent writing, editing, and document production skills
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset and attention to detail
- Strong digital skills and the ability to master different software, technology platforms and apps
- Event co-ordination experience
- Prior work experience in either a marketing agency, event management, not for profit, industry association or professional services environment
- Experience drafting proposals and/or client-facing marketing material (desirable).
About Pinsent Masons
Pinsent Masons is one of the world’s leading law firms, with a rapidly growing presence in Australia built on a reputation for outstanding work for clients and genuine care for its people.
We have unrivalled multisector knowledge and expertise which gives us a deep understanding of our clients' businesses and enables us to deliver industry-specific solutions tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities our clients face. We focus on ten key sectors: (1) Defence, (2) Energy and Natural Resources, (3) Financial Services, (4) Infrastructure (5) Real Estate (6) Life Sciences and Healthcare (7) Professional and Public Services, (8) Retail and Consumer, (9) Sport and Hospitality and (10) Technology Science and Industry.
The result is work for blue-chip clients on the full lifecycle of vital projects and transactions that shape markets across the world.
In Australia, we are rapidly growing with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We are well connected into our global network, which results in rewarding work and unique career opportunities.
Most importantly, we are a purpose and people led law firm.
Our purpose is to make business work better for people. That means constantly questioning how the world works and then being bold with our responses.
Our people are what drive this purpose. We want lawyers who bring their own unique experience to the firm, are constantly curious, and who meaningfully connect with their colleagues and clients. In return, we provide an environment where our lawyers can drive their development, work flexibly and learn fast.
Applications:
To be considered for this role, please upload a copy of your resume and any supporting documents via the advertisement.
Please contact Kara Powell, TA Advisor, for a confidential discussion via [email protected]
Agency engagement:
We are currently recruiting this role directly. Should we require any assistance, we will contact our preferred agencies.
Pinsent Masons Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
360 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000
