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Business Development Intern

Job Locations SG-Singapore
Posted Date 5 months ago(11/4/2025 4:43 AM)
Job ID
2025-2749
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
Business Development

What we will offer

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair rewards as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employee.

Main Responsibilities

Pitches, proposals and tender submissions

  • Assist in pitches and proposals process, working with the teams on pitch strategy and approach

Marketing literature

  • Working with secretaries to create, amend and update profile sheets/CVs for lawyers
  • Proofreading marketing literature

Internal and external communications, social media platforms

  • ⁠Drafting news update and work with lawyers and London communication team to prepare intranet, LinkedIn, and WeChat posts
  • Preparing weekly BD activity update communications

Legal directories and awards submissions

  • Dealing with directory submissions, ensuring deadlines for entry are met and all the relevant information is supplied
  • Drafting submissions and preparing referee spreadsheets for each submission
  • Co-ordinating research interviews - liaising with the partners and the external researchers, building good relationships, providing the partners with all the necessary/relevant information, dealing with queries and last-minute requests for information, scheduling/rescheduling appointments, booking rooms and conference calls
  • Updating rankings, commentary documents (including profile sheets) and trackers for practice groups following publication

⁠Events

  • Assisting with all the logistics for client seminars and social events
  • Drafting of post-event messages for internal and external promotion

General BD team co-ordination and support

  • Checking presentations for brand compliance and making amends/recommendations as appropriate
  • Updating various practice group related memberships and directory listings
  • Assisting global BD teams with requests for information and marketing literature
  • Arranging payment for BD related expenses

Attributes/Skills Required

  • Students in bachelor's degree programme from any disciplines with an interest to develop a career in the Business Development field
  • Highly motivated with a growth mindset
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Chinese
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word. Powerpoint and Excel

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.

About the Firm

Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world.

Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade.

With more than 1,400 people, including 210+ partners, across eight offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries.

EMPLOYER BRAND VALUES

Where ambition thrives, potential is developed and talent is rewarded.

Entrepreneurialism
You have the freedom to be yourself. You are encouraged to apply creative thinking to the challenges facing the firm and its clients.

Quality 
You are part of a team of high calibre individuals. You are challenged with high quality, demanding work and get the support you need to succeed.

People
A firm of friendly, talented, straightforward people who value one another. An environment where everyone enjoys working together.

Opportunity
An ambitious and growing firm, that gives you real opportunities to grow with it. You work hard and get the support to achieve your full potential.

 

OUR VISION INTO 2026

To be a successful, independent firm, where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.

This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are. It is as much about our values as about our character – the attributes we want to see from all of our people. It also reflects the importance of remaining independent - a clear sign that we are confident in our own future.

That's how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.

A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade. These have been identified as crucial in the drive for accelerated profitable growth.

 

If you require this document in an accessible format (e.g. large print), please contact hr.recruitment@stephensonharwood.com.

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