Clifford Chance
Legal
BusinessDevelopmentManager-Trade&Sanctions
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“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.
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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