Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.
Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.
As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.
At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.
We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.
All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity in the Asia Business Development Team. As part of the team, you will play a hands-on role in contributing to the firm’s success and helping to achieve its objectives.
If you’re a commercially minded individual with a passion for business development and improving the client experience in a professional services environment, you could be just what we’re looking for.
We are looking for someone who can provide high quality BD assistance to the Singapore office, working in conjunction with the BD team in Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region. The internship period will be 4-6 months on full time basis.
The role will involve:
- Capturing new matter credentials and uploading to our credentials database
- Updating lawyers' web profiles and firm CVs with the latest credentials
- Assisting with sourcing content, profiles and credentials for pitches
- Assisting with social media profiling for BD initiatives
- Undertaking strategic market research and supporting client events
- Assisting with event logistics including facility, rentals, food, materials, audio-visual, email communications, onsite facilitation and post-event reporting.
- Updating and maintain event email distribution lists using firm’s Interaction system.
Skills, experience and qualifications:
- Ability to work autonomously, demonstrating initiative and proactive attitude
- Maintaining confidentiality at all times, as we work with sensitive internal information
- Ability to meet numerous competing deadlines
- Communicating clearly with BD and external team members regarding workload and capacity
- Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
Team
Business DevelopmentWorking Pattern
Location
SingaporeContract type
Fixed Term ContractDiversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
