Client & Market Development Senior Manager – Private Equity

The Role

As Client & Market Development Senior Manager - Private Equity, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the growth strategy for our private equity practice.

This position involves leading business development initiatives, enhancing client relationships, and increasing market share in key financial centres globally.

You will work closely with senior partners and the wider C&MD team to identify new business opportunities and develop strategic partnerships.

What you will be responsible for

Strategy and Implementation

• Support & execute the PE strategy aligning it with the firm's strategy, including priority client targeting and initiatives and campaigns to support high-growth products and clients
• Work closely with the PE partners, the Chief Client Officer, relevant Partners, Associates and CMD / BCM professionals across all practice areas to implement PE action plans
• Ensure cross practice, cross-sector and cross-functional alignment, to achieve proper coverage and effective strategy execution.
• Report regularly on progress against the plan and refine approach accordingly

Client and Market Development

• Produce bespoke, client-facing pitch materials, presentations and responses to RFPs - including compiling, proofreading, formatting, editing and finalising documents in requested format.
• Act as the go-to expert on the Firm's expertise in Private Equity, with a comprehensive knowledge of the Firm's internal databases and the ability to analyse quarterly performance metrics.
• Coordinating high-profile CC-sponsored market-facing initiatives e.g. Private Equity Lawyers Forum conference, BVCA Summit sponsorship, BVCA Private Equity roadshow. 
• Keep marketing materials such as practice descriptions, brochures, PowerPoint templates, details of transactions, rankings, and lawyer profiles current and accurate.
• Perform in-depth research and generate intelligence briefings on clients, prospects, competitors, and industry sectors to inform strategic marketing decisions.
• Work closely with partners and the marketing department to devise and implement focused marketing initiatives, events, and thought leadership projects.
• Keep track of the effectiveness of business development initiatives, fine-tuning strategies as needed to meet objectives.
• Overall responsibility for PE related directory submissions and nominations for awards

Your experience

• Extensive experience in business development, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment with a focus on private equity
• Strong understanding of the private equity market, key players, and regulatory landscape
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful business development strategies and initiatives
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, partners, and industry leaders
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Strong technical proficiency and familiarity with tools like Preqin, Pitchbook, CapIQ, CRM, Mergermarket platform, Bloomberg terminal, Refinitiv workspace, etc
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, law, or related field. An MBA or similar advanced degree is preferred

How we will support you

From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.

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.

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.

Hybrid Working

This role follows our 'balanced' hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of your time

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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