Mayer Brown is a global law firm serving corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on complex transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters. Its legal practices span banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and securities, litigation, intellectual property, cybersecurity and data privacy, and real estate. The firm works through multiple national partnerships and specialized teams, while sharing analysis and events on developments such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and private credit.
Business Development and Marketing Assistant, Tokyo
Support business development and marketing for Mayer Brown’s Tokyo law office. Coordinate pitches, events, research, campaigns, and client development.
Description
- Support business development and marketing operations in Mayer Brown’s Tokyo office, reporting to the Business Development & Marketing Manager.
- Coordinate with regional, Asia, and global Commercial teams, partners, lawyers, and colleagues across departments.
- Advise the Commercial Team and Tokyo practices with proactive support.
- Help draft proposal responses and prepare presentations and pitch materials.
- Maintain relevant deal lists.
- Share team achievements, effective practices, and activities internally.
- Organize events, overseeing logistics, schedules, and vendor relationships.
- Research clients, industries, and markets to find prospects and strengthen existing relationships.
- Build knowledge of priority products, industries, and practices to support targeted business development.
- Assist with marketing communications and campaigns across digital and print advertising, conferences, events, and sponsorships.
- Contribute to research, data analysis, directory submissions, matter coding, economic reporting, intranet updates, and internal meetings.
- Use InterAction to build targeted client lists.
- Create content about Tokyo products, industries, and practices for internal channels.
- Help deliver seminars, sponsorships, events, and local office initiatives.
- Provide occasional logistical support for visiting partners.
Requirements
- A related undergraduate business degree or relevant postgraduate qualifications are preferred.
- One to two years of similar experience in professional services or a related industry is preferred but not required.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Native or fluent Japanese writing and speaking skills.
- Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Experience with InterAction or a comparable CRM is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with virtual event platforms such as Webex, Zoom, or Teams.
- Ability to take ownership, lead tasks, and set priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and collaboration skills.
- Proactive, positive approach.
- Flexibility to support all practice areas.
Benefits
- A collegial, collaborative, and diverse workplace.
- Support and opportunities for professional growth and development.