Job Description
Job Overview:
The BD, Marketing & Communications team in Paris, comprising of a total of 8 people, forms part of Clifford Chance's team of the Continental European region and is fully integrated in the Global BD, Marketing & Communications team.
The Brand, Communications & Marketing (BCM) function plays a critical role in the achievement of the firm's vision and strategy. The BCM team proactively manages the Firm's reputation across key stakeholder groups, supports internal engagement and develops the firm's profile in support of our commercial objectives.
Fundamental to our continued and future success is nurturing a culture and a way of working that supports our vision, our strategic priorities, whilst being values-driven and inclusive and this role will play a key part in achieving this.
Who you will work with?
Reporting to the Head of BD, Marketing & Communications of the Paris office and on a dotted line to the Continental Europe (CE) Marketing Comms Manager, the Marketing Communication Manager role will work in close collaboration with the 2 people (plus a trainee) which make up the Communications team in the Paris office.
This role will support a wide range of Legal Practices, Strategic Focus Areas, and key business functions, which help drive the Firm's and individual practices' strategic priorities.
What you will be responsible for?
Develop and implement external communication plans to support the strategic objectives of the Paris office, in line with the regional and global strategies
Identify opportunities to position and raise the profile of the practice and partners.
Promote legal work in several ways, to increase the visibility of our teams and our expertise
Put forward innovative ideas which align with the Firm's strategy and develop its reputation
Be a strong driver in proposing new events/partnerships
Manage our press agency, manage our reputation and crisis and ensure performance follow-up
Manage the relationship with journalists
Monitor press coverage.
Acting as the go-between with the BD team to have a coordinated approach and sharing of information to support the Right Client and the Right Work strategy, as well as optimizing the potential of our European platform
Having an active role in the CE Comms strategy in collaboration with the other PR colleagues across CE
Management of the organization of client events, and sponsorships/conferences whether owned, sponsored, online or physical
Qualifications
You are qualified in Communications or Press Relations
You have at least five years of experience in these areas
First-hand experience in a Communications or PR Agency would be appreciated
You must have excellent writing skills and be both thorough and methodical
You are fully comfortable working in both spoken and written French and English
Strong computer skills, including web-based research, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as the ability to learn new systems quickly.
You are used to working in a highly demanding environment, often against tight deadlines.
You demonstrate excellent organisational skills with particular attention to detail.
You are able to manage multiple projects at the same time and prioritise tasks appropriately.
You have a flexible working approach and the confidence to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with people at all levels of seniority.
You are motivated by client satisfaction and strive to exceed the expectations of the clients (both internal and external).
You have strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
How we will support you?
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and develop your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
Company Description
Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms, helping clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across the three key markets of the Americas, Asia and Europe and focuses on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance and banking; real estate; tax pensions and employment; litigation and dispute resolution.
Clifford Chance has 33 offices around the world. Every day, around 6000 staff members worldwide work together and with our clients to find solutions to issues arising in all aspects of business law. In our Paris office, more than 200 lawyers work on all types of complex, innovative matters, each one needing specialist understanding of the specific context of the relevant market.
Additional Information
Our Code :
Our values-based Code of Conduct consists of five Principles that embody who we are and what we stand for. Our Code is not a list of dos and don'ts but a living document that will guide ethical decision-making, the right behaviours and advice on how we can live it in our everyday roles.
PRINCIPLES OF OUR CODE:
- Act with Integrity - Our reputation as a Firm and as individuals is built on trust, honesty, integrity, decency and adherence to strong moral principles and is the cornerstone on which our business, our livelihoods and the wellbeing of our families and those who rely on us, depend. Each of us, regardless of our actual or perceived seniority or position, play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of our business and our reputation.
- Be Inclusive - We are inclusive and celebrate diversity – inclusion and diversity are essential for our pursuit of excellence. We embrace our differences. We ensure all voices are heard, and everyone is treated with fairness, dignity, respect and empathy.
- Embrace Challenge - We want to foster an environment where everyone has the freedom to question the status quo. We provide each other with honest, thoughtful and constructive feedback, so that every member of the team can develop and thrive. Failure to provide genuine feedback is a missed opportunity for everyone.
- Speak up – We are all encouraged to speak up and to create an environment in which we can be confident that our concerns and views will be taken seriously. If we witness bad, inappropriate, disrespectful, aggressive or unethical behaviour, as well as any potential or actual misconduct internally or externally, we should call it out and report it through the relevant channels of the Firm.
Act Responsibly – We always strive to bring positive, responsible and lasting impact and seek to contribute to building a just, fair, sustainable and prosperous society. We consider the impact of our work on our clients and their multiple stakeholders, as well as the wider community. We promote human rights. We encourage and enable environmentally sustainable practices and minimise our own negative impact on the environment.
How we will support you?
You will have the opportunity to continuously develop your skills and knowledge, with the support of the range of initiatives offered by the Academy.
Equal opportunities
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.
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.
