Clifford Chance

Legal

BusinessDevelopmentManager-Trade&Sanctions

$160–180k Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Business Development Manager - Trade & Sanctions at Clifford Chance. Skills: Trade and Sanctions, Business Development, Marketing Communications. Support BD and marketing plans. Track progress against plans”

Industry & Context.

Legal

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous professional services business development, Interest in relevant products, Commercial awareness of legal market, Ability to develop advisory relationships, Project management skills, Organizational skills, Excellent oral communications skills, Excellent written communications skills, Ability to work as part of a team, Commitment to quality, Degree in relevant discipline

Nice to Have

Experience in law firm, Understanding of relevant products, Sound commercial awareness, Ability to work with lawyers

What You'll Do.

Support BD and marketing plans

Track progress against plans

Support research initiatives

Manage quality of output

Support BD plan implementation

Develop BD product offerings

Provide input into pitches

Maintain capability statements

Assist in positioning team

Involve in event organisation

Support marketing communications projects

Support thought leadership creation

Apply product knowledge

Identify client opportunities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with colleagues; Global team collaboration; Work with stakeholders; Collaborate with lawyers; Work with counterparts; Key member of BD community

Communication Scope

Oral communications; Written communications

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

Who we are As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment. We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets. You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines. Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients. The role Clifford Chance has an ambitious global strategy which puts clients at the very heart of everything the firm does. The Business Development ("BD") function is pivotal in making the firm's strategy a reality. BD teams collaborate strategically with partners, lawyers and other business professional functions to drive sustainable growth. The BD function supports conversion of key client and market opportunities through the development and delivery of targeted business development and marketing plans. This role is part of a global BD team with a primary responsibility for Trade and Sanctions. This is a hands-on and proactive role where you will work directly with the Trade and Sanctions lawyers as well as supporting the US Antitrust lawyers within the Antitrust & Trade product group. Our Trade and Sanctions team is a unique group experienced in advising the world’s largest companies and financial institutions on sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, national security and customs matters. This role presents an excelle

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