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Business Development Coordinator, Disputes and Antitrust – 12 month FTC

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role.

The Business Development Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the strategic objectives and driving growth for the EMEA Disputes practice and the EMEA Antitrust practice. The role will report into the Disputes and Antitrust Senior Business Development Managers and will work closely with lawyers and other members of the Global Business Development (BD) team.

Responsibilities

  • Support the preparation of credentials and pitches, tailoring materials for individual clients. Track and store standard text and materials for pitches and bios.
  • Support on the preparation of directory and award submissions.
  • Support and attend practice group meetings, develop agendas, document key takeaways, and follow up on agreed actions.
  • Work with the Competitive Intelligence team and conduct research on existing and prospective clients, competitor activity, firm/client connections, and industry or market trends.
  • Liaise with the Events team to plan and execute internal and external events, seminars, and webinars, and assist with sponsorships.
  • Work with the BD team’s assistants and the legal assistants to maintain and update BD activities and mailing lists in the Firm’s CRM system and practice experience in the Firm’s experience management system.
  • Coordinate with other teams such as PR/Comms, Marketing, Content Strategies, Digital, etc. to ensure a seamless process that will help raise the profile of the firm and these practices.
  • Support implementation of Practice Group plans and cross-selling initiatives.
  • Support BD teams in other practice groups and regions on projects and other Firm initiatives as needed.

Skills and Competencies

Education/Experience:

  • Minimum two years business development experience in an international law firm or professional services organization.
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent. Experience with Disputes and Antitrust is highly desirable.

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.