Business Development Coordinator, Disputes and Antitrust

This role is to support business development and client development activities for the disputes and antitrust practices in the London office.

Assist with the preparation of pitches.
Assist with the preparation of standard materials (credentials, pitches, bios etc.) and keep up to date.
Carry out research, including on competitors, clients, markets.
Support practice groups with local and pan-European legal directory and award submissions.
Facilitate communication between partners within practices, industry groups or offices.
Support cross-selling initiatives.
Support implementation of Practice Group plans.
Support the organisation and execution of internal and external events.

Practice Support

Provide support to partners and lawyers in the various practice groups.
Assist with the development and execution of the Practice Group plan.
Maintain marketing materials, standard slides, credentials, pitch materials and bios for the group.
Support the analysis and tracking of key clients and targets.
Support cross-selling efforts.
Support practice groups with local and pan-European legal directory and award submissions.
Assist with the organization of practice group meetings, including preparing agendas, preparing minutes, and documenting actions.
Assist with the organization and preparation of materials for internal practice or industry group meetings.

Pitch Support

Support the preparation of credentials and pitches, tailoring materials for individual clients.
Track and store standard text and materials for pitches and bios.
Refining, growing and maintaining the Firm’s collection of materials as they relate to the practice group(s).
Maintaining records for, and analysing outcomes of, pitches and fee proposals.

Client Relationship Management

Maintain data held on key clients, especially in Microsoft Dynamics.
Maintain mailing lists for key clients of practices.
Prepare reports for partners on client development activities.
Carry out research on clients, people and markets working together with the Global Competitive Research Team.

Client Events

Marketing and Communication

Support the PR/Media team on the promotion of publications/client reports.
Liaise with Communications Teams on website content and other practice-specific content, respectively.

Education/Experience

Educates to degree or equivalent.
Minimum two years business development experience in an international law firm or professional services organization.

Skills

General knowledge of business and financial markets.
Willingness to learn about Cleary practices products and become a skilled technician in go-to market strategies.
High level of attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Excellent analytical and research skills; and the ability to process information from a wide variety of sources.
Strong team player, fostering collaborative environments and contributing to collective success.
Ability to effectively communicate, interact and build relationships at all levels and across functions.
Excellent time management skills – ability to manage multiple responsibilities amid competing priorities, tight deadlines, and changing business demands and opportunities.
Organized and methodical approach to problem solving.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment with diverse personalities at all levels.
Professional manner, consistently demonstrating the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Flexibility and adaptability to work cross-functionally and across borders, embracing diverse challenges and opportunities.
Strong computer skills with various Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

If you are interested in applying, please submit a CV and short cover letter to the London Human Resources Team, LON-HR@cgsh.com.