Job Description
The role
This role sits within the C&MD team and works closely with the Head of Marketing and the BD team in the Middle East as well as the General Manager of Clifford Chance with a focus on the Saudi Arabian market.
In this role you will work primarily with partners and other lawyers dedicated to our Saudi Arabia practice at both Clifford Chance and AS&H Clifford Chance, as well as the broader CMD function, to assist with the delivery of top-quality BD and marketing materials as well as to provide organisational support on a range of initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on practice needs, the person in this role will be responsible for a range of activities which surround our Saudi Arabia practice, including:
- Assisting on the production of formal pitch documentation and ad hoc capability statements for the Saudi Arabia practice
- Facilitating the capture of matter credentials in the experience management system
- Assisting with the maintenance of matter credentials in client and marketing materials in global pitch systems.
- Assisting with the production and delivery of internal and external marketing communications e.g., press releases, intranet updates, social media posts, website updates etc.
- Assisting with the provision of client focused briefings and market profiling content through digital and non-digital channels.
- Assisting in the coordination and production of directory, awards and league table submissions.
- Develop strong working relationships with other areas of the firm, in particular the Business Support teams based in India, as well as the Legal Secretaries, our regional Accounts, Best Delivery, HR and IT teams; and also become a proficient user of services provided by each of these groups.
Qualifications
Your experience
The successful candidate should have:
- A positive attitude and desire to build a solid career in the legal or professional services industry.
- A desire to work in a fast-paced environment, be adaptable to change and have the flexibility to adjust work schedule according to workload demands or planned events.
- A strong interest to learn about the Saudi Arabian market
- The ability to multi-task, which will be key whilst remaining on top of the workload.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with demonstrated service orientation.
- Strong general software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc) and ideally some exposure to webpage/intranet development.
- Excellent project management, organisational and planning skills with ability to prioritise multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail and meticulous follow-through.
- High level of maturity and confidence necessary to interact with firm lawyers.
- Analytical thought and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Native level English, both spoken and written (additional Arabic language skills preferred).
- Bachelor's degree from a reputed institute.
- 8-10 years of work experience in a professional service, matrix organisation, partnership or large corporate environment.
Company Description
Who we are
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
Clifford Chance operates in Saudi Arabia through a single fully integrated entity under the name AS&H Clifford Chance. Building upon the unique relationship that AS&H and Clifford Chance have enjoyed since 2016, as well as our leading position in Saudi Arabia, our integrated structure creates an unparalleled legal offering for our regional and international clients in the exceptionally dynamic and fast-growing market in the Kingdom.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities statement
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
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