Business Development Assistant or Executive Pinsent Masons location Sydney.

About the opportunity we are a global professional services firm with a purpose led ethos and a reputation for innovation and excellence. Legal services are at the core of what we do, deploying expertise to clients across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

There is an opportunity available for an ambitious senior BD Assistant or junior BD Executive to join the Asia Pacific Business Development team which comprises individuals based in Beijing, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Shanghai, Singapore and Sydney.

As a key member of the BD team, you will play a pivotal role contributing to and implementing brand building activities, assisting the team with events, sponsorships, client bids, legal directories, brand profiling, and other marketing initiatives. You will also champion the firm's client relationship management system, support the key client program, and maintain the credentials database. This role offers fantastic career development opportunity and lots of stakeholder interaction. You will also be joining at a time when the firm is growing in the region and expanding into new areas – it's a really exciting time to come on board.

About you the ideal candidate will have experience in a professional services environment and possess the following skills and attributes excellent writing skills and attention to detail. Strong document production skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with coordinating proposals desirable (although not a must). Experience with CRM tools (such as InterAction).

Experience with organising events, in person and virtually. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients and diverse stakeholder audiences. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to assimilate information quickly and handle multiple priorities under pressure or within tight timeframes. Enjoy working in a fast-paced high-performing team.

Bring energy and passion to the role Pinsent Masons welcomes all candidates to apply, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, applicants from the LGBTIQ+ community, and candidates seeking part-time work.

Why join Pinsent Masons we have a global reach and a local feel. With 25 offices and 1500 lawyers, you'll be exposed to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work, yet be in an office where everyone knows your name. We do things a bit differently. Legal services are at the core of our business, however we have diversified into other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like Brook Graham and Vario flexible services.

We like to be flexible. Our firm is professional but also relaxed, you can dress for your day and in your own style. We also promote practices that support wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home. We're lots of fun and very inclusive. Proud of our leading reputation for diversity and inclusion, we have created an open environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives.