Marketing and Business Development Manager

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 [Confidential Information]. 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.