Marketing and Business Development Coordinator (9 Month Contract)

About the role

Hogan Lovells is recruiting a Marketing and Business Development Coordinator for a 9-month contract to join its Cadwalader office in Shanghai. The role provides administrative and tactical support across marketing and business development initiatives for the Shanghai office and the wider China Practice, working with the M&BD team in Shanghai and Greater China, regional and global practice groups, and reporting to a (Senior) M&BD Manager based in Hong Kong.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the RFP and proposal process: draft credentials statements, prepare client proposals and presentations in Chinese and English
• Coordinate and support client and firm events such as seminars, conferences, panel discussions, speaking engagements, receptions and networking events
• Assist with legal directory submissions, interviews and materials, and industry awards and external surveys
• Maintain and update marketing materials such as office and practice profiles, lawyer profiles and experience lists
• Support public relations, including article placements and media interviews
• Keep business development systems and databases up to date, including credentials, lawyer bios and client relationship information
• Support regional client development programmes and client relationship initiatives
• Maintain web content and support the firm's WeChat official account and other digital marketing activities
• Carry out client, industry, competitor and market research, and assist with special projects
• Provide general administrative support to the M&BD team and help arrange visits by partners

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration, marketing or law
• At least 2 years' experience in business development and marketing, preferably in a professional services environment; candidates with legal support or legal secretarial experience at an international law firm are also welcome
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the firm
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Attention to detail, with strong drafting and proofreading skills
• Spoken and written English and Chinese are essential

Required skills

• Advanced PC skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to learn new IT tools such as InterAction and other database systems (knowledge of Foundation and InterAction is a plus)