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Job ID : 1594841 Date Updated : June 1st, 2026
Teir1 global law firm

Business Development Manager for global law firm

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 8 million yen ~ 12 million yen

Work Style

Remote Work and WFH Minimal Overtime Flex Time

Job Description

This role will is marketing and business development manager initiatives across key legal practices, including Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Corporate/M&A, Antitrust, Real Estate, and Energy & Project Finance.

 

Key responsibilities:

- Assist the Tokyo BD and marketing team and local partners with business plans and initiatives

- Help partners build client relationships, share information, and increase the Firm’s visibility with Japanese and international clients

- Lead client relationship development activities, including seminars, conferences and events

- Manage pitch preparation, proposals, and presentations, collaborating with partners, associates, and trainees

- Work with the Tokyo Senior BD & Marketing Manager and PR agency to enhance media engagement for practice leaders

- Ensure efficient Business Development Infrastructure is in place, including credentials and lawyer CVs, with systems for data capture, analysis, and reporting

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level (Amount Used: English usage about 50%)
Minimum Japanese Level Native
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

- 5+ years of relevant experience in business development/communications, ideally within a global law firm or similar environment

- Native-level Japanese and advanced English

- Prior experience and knowledge of working within Asian markets is preferable

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 8 million yen ~ 12 million yen
Holidays 土日祝日、年末年始、有給休暇 他
Industry Legal

Job Category

Company Details

Company Type Small/Medium Company (300 employees or less) - International Company