Bid Executive

About the Role

Join A&O Shearman's growing Core Pitch Team in Perth as a Bid Executive, working closely with our global Business Development team. Your core responsibility will be crafting compelling, client-focused proposals and credential statements to support partner teams in securing new mandates. You will ensure outputs meet the highest standards within tight deadlines.

Team Environment

The Core Pitch Team operates within the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications function, collaborating worldwide to support partners and associates in winning new clients, strengthening client relationships, and enhancing the firm's global reputation as a top-tier law firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Create proposals, pitch presentations and credential statements aligned with A&O Shearman quality standards.
• Lead strategy execution for drafting and completion of strategic bids and tenders.
• Collaborate effectively to develop high-quality written content and design outcomes.
• Assist in crafting key messaging and client-specific value propositions.
• Edit and polish the content and design of bid documents.
• Become a subject matter expert in key practice areas and new pitch technology platforms.
• Maintain a repository of pitch tools and guidelines alongside the Core Pitch Team.
• Provide additional pitch support to the Business Development function as required.

Candidate Profile

• At least 2 years of experience in bids or proposals, ideally within professional services or law firms.
• Graduate degree in Business or related discipline; interest in pursuing professional certifications such as APMP is a plus.
• Excellent skills in writing, editing, proofreading, and communication.
• Strong project management aptitude with proven ability to prioritize complex workloads and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to quality with strong attention to detail and design sensibility.
• Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, including templates, styles, master slides, and complex formatting.
• Responsible, accurate, confidential, and eager to learn, including legal and commercial developments related to key sectors.
• Customer-oriented mindset.

Desirable Skills

• Experience submitting bids through tender portals such as PERSUIT or Ariba.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Candidates requiring accommodations during recruitment are encouraged to reach out for support.

Recruitment Policy

Please note, unsolicited CVs from agencies are not accepted. We maintain a direct sourcing recruitment approach as per our Recruitment Agency Policy.