This Business Development Manager ("BD Manager") position supports and oversees client and market development for the Americas Corporate/M&A practice, as well as the Tax, Pensions & Employment group. The BD Manager will work closely with partners to accelerate the growth of Clifford Chance's Americas Corporate practice, working collaboratively with the Americas BD Manager for Antitrust and Private Equity, as well as BD colleagues across other practices and Clifford Chance offices. This role will support practice area specific and cross-practice business development initiatives both domestically and internationally, as well as initiatives identified by the Senior Business Development Manager and Director of the function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding the practices - working closely with partners and associates to become very familiar with their offerings, clients and markets in order to advise and execute on the most effective marketing approaches.

• Winning new business - proactively identifying business opportunities, cross-selling opportunities, new potential clients and areas of business; conducting competitor, client and marketplace analysis; leading on the preparation of capability statements and tailored client proposals; and writing and/or maintaining business development materials such as practice group descriptions and lawyer biographies;

• Partner integration - supporting new lateral partners and associates to ensure their successful integration into the practice and the Firm; working with laterals and newly promoted partners on the development of their individual business plans and execution of ongoing business development needs.

• Supporting strategic client relationships - supporting client partners in developing and implementing strategic client plans and managing client teams, conducting relationship and matter reviews, and arranging for value-added services, such as CLE seminars

• Managing information - ensuring deal flow information is captured in transaction databases for league table submissions, directory listings, pitches, partner biographies, awards and other external and internal communication activities; and managing relevant mailing lists within our CRM database.

• Supporting industry sector teams - Identifying and driving synergies between practice and industry sector teams, including providing hands-on support for regional sector focus groups, keeping abreast of market trends, completing client research, developing integrated marketing campaigns, focusing on sector-specific clients and providing client management support.

• Positioning and profile raising - collaborating with our Communications & PR colleagues to identify opportunities to support individual lawyers and public matters that bolster the Corporate/M&A practice's visibility and reputation via media relations, seminar sponsorship/participation, internal communications and website and intranet content.

• Developing business plans - supporting the practice area leaders and group members in developing business plans with corresponding marketing and strategic plans; managing the execution of these plans.

• Research and market intelligence - overseeing the production of detailed client and industry research reports to support initiatives and client meetings; monitoring publications and other sources for potential opportunities and client development; and communicating research findings to partners and lawyers on a regular basis.

• Other - Supporting cross-practice business development initiatives as necessary; managing and contributing to wider BD projects, as required, including playing a key role in the development and roll-out of the Americas growth strategy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, JD a plus.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in business development/marketing experience in a law firm or other similar relevant experience in the legal/consulting sector.

• A global mindset and perspective.

• Ability to develop advisory relationships with partners, lawyers, and other key stakeholders by demonstrating:

o energetic with proactive, can-do attitude;

o strong analytical skills and attention to detail;

o solid research capabilities;

o ability to work independently and highly organized;

o a consultative, collaborative approach;

o ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritize competing demands;

o an understanding of our clients' commercial objectives and marketplace;

o ability to use technologies critical to the position; and

o excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to contribute to the growth and development of our BD team by:

o collaborating with colleagues at all levels and across global offices;

o demonstrating teamwork; and

o identifying opportunities to develop new processes/improve infrastructure.

• Must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States.

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $175,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Firm Summary

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.

Alongside world-class legal careers, Clifford Chance offers excellent opportunities in the support functions that underpin its business operations. By joining our Business Professionals team, you will help us to innovate in the way we deliver our services and enable us to run a successful multinational business that never stands still. Business Professionals are integral to the running of the firm and are critical to its success.

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Equal Opportunities:

It has been and continues to be the Firm's policy to provide equal opportunity and equal terms and conditions of employment to all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, immigration status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic predisposition, or any other status protected by law.

Alternatives are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact Clifford Chance's Human Resources Department at or call 212-878-8000.