The Law Society of Singapore, established in 1967, is the representative body for all lawyers in Singapore.

The Law Society's mission is to serve its members and the community by sustaining a competent and independent Bar which upholds the rule of law and ensures access to justice.

DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Law Society, the Director, External Relations and Business Development (ERBD), will play a crucial role in supporting the Law Society's objectives in establishing and maintaining good relations with professional bodies of the legal profession in other countries. He/she will be required to proactively engage regional and international stakeholders to further collaboration opportunities.

The Director (ERBD) will also provide support in organizing outreach initiatives and implementing strategic marketing efforts to raise awareness of the Law Society's training programmes. He/she will strive to enhance members' engagement by collaborating with stakeholders on course offerings for different member segments and target audiences to keep up-to-date with industry and business trends. He/she will also conduct outreach activities with trade associations and chambers on the Law Society's initiatives.

We are seeking a self-driven individual with a proven ability in proactively engaging and fostering alliances to enhance partnership opportunities. The individual should be able to work well with multiple stakeholders and maintain a results-driven outlook.

The key responsibilities of the Director (ERBD) are as follows:

• Support the Law Society's objectives in planning and executing activities, partnership events and programmes to reach out to regional and international stakeholders

• Identify, optimize and develop strategic partnerships with regional and international professional bodies to expand market reach and engagement
• Drive the Law Society's continuing professional development function by increasing brand and programme level awareness in key markets and key member segments through outreach efforts
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and generate high-level opportunities for potential collaborations and partnerships effectively

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership profile with excellent interpersonal skills across organisational hierarchy and ability to work effectively with a diverse community
• Proven competencies in business development/outreach marketing and demonstrated success in driving account growth
• Able to work with loosely defined problem spaces, and investigate to sense-make, propose and implement sound and timely solutions

• Experience in not-for-profit or membership-based organisations will be advantageous

• Proven track record in industry collaboration and experience in the higher education sector will be advantageous

• Singaporeans Only

To apply, please email your detailed resume, including your qualifications, current salary, and contact details of 2 employment references to hr@lawsoc.org.sg.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.