Specialist, Business Development - Corporate M&A
On-siteTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
Conduct market and client research to identify new business opportunities and qualify leads for APAC Corporate Practices M&A initiatives. Prepare background materials, pitches, and proposals while maintaining deal lists, lawyer bios, and case studies aligned with firm priorities. Map client relationships, track engagement, and support the development of external events and campaigns to enhance market visibility. Analyze BD activities, report on KPIs, and provide process expertise through mentoring junior team members. Execute tactical BD initiatives ensuring accurate, timely outputs that drive revenue growth and strengthen the firm's competitive position in the regional legal market.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Specialist expertise in core BD disciplines such as research, pitching, market analysis, CRM and reporting
- Native Japanese language skills
- English fluency
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and research skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to develop practical solutions within defined scope
- Clear, effective communication and collaboration skills
- Strong workload management skills
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and perform in a fast-paced, team-based environment
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