Job Description
Clifford Chance has an ambitious global strategy which puts clients at the very heart of everything the Firm does. We have a clear mandate around developing our existing strengths and relationships whilst increasing our market share in new markets. Our Client & Market Development function ("C&MD") is pivotal in making the Firm strategy a reality. C&MD teams work strategically with our Global Business Units – all with the same vision "to be the global law firm of choice for the world’s leading businesses of today and tomorrow".
In this role, you will be part of the C&MD team supporting the development of Clifford Chance's Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice across Continental Europe. This is a hands-on and proactive role where you will work directly with the L&DR Regional Practice Area Lead, L&DR Continental European Leadership team and wider L&DR Continental European Partners and Lawyers.
Our market-leading European L&DR practice has significant expertise across all areas and sectors of dispute resolution, and individuals from across the group are also becoming increasingly engaged in emerging areas. Clifford Chance is recognised as a long-standing partner for key players in the market. As such, the team is regularly involved in major high-profile cases, many of which have received significant media attention.
This role is business critical in its support to the regional practice area and is an opportunity for you to have a huge impact.
You will work closely with the L&DR Regional Practice Area Lead and the practice's Regional Business Manager.
As part of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution C&MD team, you will also work closely with your regional Litigation & Dispute Resolution C&MD counterparts as well as other members of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team located across the globe.
You will report into the Client & Market Development Senior Manager, One Europe Litigation & Dispute Resolution who will be based in London.
You will be responsible for:
Revenue generation
- Support the C&MD One Europe L&DR Lead on the delivery of strategic Business Development activity across Continental Europe.
- Lead on Continental European-led Litigation & Dispute Resolution initiatives and campaigns.
- Proactively spot market trends and opportunities across all Litigation & Dispute Resolution product areas in the Continental European market.
- Collaborate with Litigation & Dispute Resolution C&MD regional counterparts, particularly London, to identify opportunities and develop initiatives with existing and prospective clients.
- Lead on pitches (panels, matter specific or capability statements) for significant Litigation & Dispute Resolution opportunities across the region.
Reputation management and marketing communications (working with BC&M)
- Work with the Global L&DR Communications & Marketing Lead to identify opportunities to raise our profile across the Continental European market.
- Lead in the organisation of regional client events, seminars, and conferences.
- Oversee multiple marketing communications projects, including the delivery of regional directory/awards submissions.
Client focus
- Apply knowledge of the regional practice to support client and sector programmes running across the region.
- Conduct competitor, client and market analysis to identify current and emerging opportunities.
Qualifications
This role requires an individual able to adopt a problem-solving approach to day-to-day support; guide others in resolving complex issues; play a key role in setting best practice and take the lead on the successful delivery of longer-term C&MD initiatives.
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will have/be:
- Previous experience in professional services business development (preferably in a law firm)
- A genuine interest in the legal sector, particularly Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and a willingness to learn more
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- A highly motivated and committed team player
- An international mindset and experience working in/across different countries
- A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
Company Description
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.
Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
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.
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.
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