The following position is currently available: Position: Business Development Coordinator 　 Contractor 　 Main responsibilities Working closely with assigned Practice Groups/Industry Focus Groups (PG/IFG) to ensure client development and strategic growth Assisting with all Business Development / Marketing (BD&M) activities as necessary Reporting line Immediate supervisor – BD&M Director Works in conjunction with – BD Coordinator Works with and reports to all relevant PG/IFG partners Job Description: The candidate will be responsible for writing (in English and Japanese): -Website and intranet content -Deal and matter descriptions -Pitches, proposals, marketing collateral -Annual and quarterly submissions to league tables and rankings A strong research capability is required in order to: -Analyze target companies and collect relevant data -Proactively search for client leads and new opportunities -Collect and monitor competition intelligence -Conduct general and ad hoc research requests Attends internal monthly Practice Group meetings, as well as relevant external classes and seminars to gain insight and knowledge into issues and trends Organizes and carries out successful marketing events with the assistance of other team members Uses the Firm's client outreach tools (to be trained on) to conduct marketing campaigns Works with relevant groups on client care interviews, secondments and other special initiatives and task forces as necessary Liaises with the regional and global teams to be in alignment with the Firm's global strategy, and responds to requests for information Translates some Japanese and English internal and external content when necessary Requirements Ability to acquire standard knowledge about certain PG's/IFG's, to be a continuous self-learner Strong writing skills with a keen eye for proofreading Proficient computer skills, including all MS Office software (especially PowerPoint) - other skills will be considered a plus Fluent in both English and Japanese Desired personal traits Be a self-starter and go-getter, proactive in their work efforts A positive and cheerful attitude toward co-workers Detail-oriented and good project management skills Should be able to juggle multiple tasks on a daily basis If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to careers@taalo-bakernet.com or contact our Human Resources department via telephone at 03-5157-2828.