Marketing and Business Development Manager (5 years’ experience)

About us

Taxise Asia LLC (WTS Taxise)is a Singapore-based boutique law firm specialising in international tax, transfer pricing, and international trade law. Established in 2019 by leading regional experts, it provides practical, audit conflict-free advice on complex cross-border tax, transfer pricing, and trade issues, leveraging a diverse team with experience from law firms, in-house roles, tribunals, academia, and international organisations. Taxise Asia LLC is a member firm of WTS Global, a leading international network of independent tax firms with a presence in more than 100 countries worldwide.

The role

We are looking for a Marketing and Business Development Manager to run the firm’s marketing and BD function. The role covers both strategy and delivery: you will shape the plan, then write the content, prepare the submissions and run the events yourself. It suits someone experienced who enjoys a hands-on role in a lean team and wants real ownership of their work.

What you will do

Strategy and planning

• Develop and carry out the firm’s marketing and BD plan with stakeholders and support practice-level plans
• Find opportunities for growth through market and competitor research and client insights, and turn them into practical initiatives
• Track and report on how campaigns, events and digital channels perform

Business development

• Lead the preparation of pitches, proposals, tenders and capability statements
• Support stakeholders on client relationship programmes, cross-selling and pipeline tracking
• Work with member firms and other partners on joint initiatives and referrals

Content and communications

• Write and edit content for the website, LinkedIn, newsletters, client alerts, eDMs and marketing collateral
• Manage the firm’s brand and make sure messaging is consistent across all channels
• Handle media relations, including drafting materials, building journalist contacts and managing speaking and article opportunities

Directories and awards

• Manage the full cycle of Chambers, Legal 500 and other directory submissions, including referee management and research interviews
• Prepare award submissions and league table entries

Events

• Plan and run seminars, webinars, client events and conference appearances from start to finish, including follow-up afterwards

Operations

• Maintain website, credentials database and lawyer profiles
• Manage the marketing budget, suppliers and agencies
• Supervise interns or junior support when needed

What we are looking for

• At least five years’ experience in marketing, BD or communications, including at least some of that time at a law firm or professional services firm
• Proven experience running directory submissions, pitches and events
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to turn technical and legal content into clear, engaging material
• A good working knowledge of digital marketing, including LinkedIn, eDMs, SEO and Google Analytics
• The judgement and confidence to advise stakeholders and push back where needed
• Highly organised and comfortable handling several priorities in a small team without much supervision
• A high level of discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and CRM systems is an advantage
• Mandarin is an advantage for engaging with Chinese-speaking clients and counterparts

What we offer

› Ownership of the marketing and BD function, with direct access to the stakeholders

› Exposure to an international network

› Pay that reflects your experience and qualifications

› A friendly, supportive culture with high standards

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short cover note to chris.khoo@taxiseasia.com.All applications will be treated in confidence.

This description is not exhaustive and the role may involve other tasks as required. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.