Business Development Senior Coordinator, German Desk, Warsaw HUB

Company Description

Who we are

We are a global law firm dedicated to creating advantage for our clients - on every matter, every time.

Our Warsaw Hub exemplifies this commitment. We offer a competitive edge and empower the right people to be at the forefront of technological innovation, such as AI investment, legal automation, bespoke tools, to drive transformation at Clifford Chance and create more added-value, efficient solutions for clients and the wider industry.

Joining our team means you will be part of a high-performing culture, globally recognised for the work we do and the advantage we create for world-leading clients. You'll collaborate with the sharpest minds in the industry, working on some of the most critical legal and commercial business challenges and driving business support processes.

We focus on delivering operational excellence with specialist infrastructure and dedicated support such as, Finance, Legal and Executive administration support, , Risk and Compliance, Business Development, Branding, Marketing and Communications.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Support the global Business Development team in delivering high-impact client relationship, marketing and business development initiatives that help drive growth across the firm's Corporate Transactions and Advisory practice. Working closely with Corporate/M&A and Private Equity lawyers, as well as Business Development colleagues in Germany and internationally, the role will contribute to the planning and execution of tactical and operational activities that strengthen client engagement, enhance market profile and support strategic growth opportunities in Germany and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development Activities

• Responding to client RFPs, including researching relevant information and coordinating document production.
• Maintaining the firm's library of capability statements, ensuring the regular updating of information as it becomes available.
• Assisting with the legal directory process inclusive of drafting the relevant legal directory submissions.
• Client Events - supporting on the development and implementation of client events, in particular developing and maintaining targeted invitation lists, liaising with Events specialists on logistics, and following up with participants.
• Assist with the production and delivery of internal marketing communications e.g., newsletters, intranet updates, etc.
• Developing external BD and marketing materials such as brochures and client briefings.
• Client listening - supporting the process associated with taking client feedback and using the intelligence to support the growth of the client.
• Relationship meetings - assisting with the production of relationship documents and materials ahead of client meetings.
• Internal relationship communications - assisting with the creation and internal dissemination of client information.
• Supporting the business development team and fee earners on opportunity tracking and pursuit, e.g. pipeline monitoring.

Data Management Activities

• Setting up and maintaining matter capture as it is incorporated into global processes.
• Leverage reporting from Foundation to assist with managing matter capture, trend spotting, client development.
• Support the process of transferring historical matter information (leveraging directory submissions) into matter capture format.
• Work with fee earners to ensure matter capture forms are properly populated for all new matters.
• Supporting the global Business Development team in the regular audit of capability statements to ensure all materials are kept current.

Qualifications

• Previous business development experience in professional services, preferably within a law firm.
• Fluency in German and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and a track record of delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent attention to detail, including strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, flexible and resilient, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience using InterAction would be an advantage.

Additional Information

The Warsaw Hub is designed to help clients move faster, smarter, and with confidence. Joining us means becoming part of a dynamic and interconnected global network. Every day and on each project, you will connect with your colleagues across the world. You will learn, you will grow, and you will take your career in the direction you want.

We are closely integrated with the core business of Clifford Chance. This means frequent interactions with senior stakeholders, providing our team with invaluable insights. This close integration ensures that our work is aligned with the firm's overall goals and vision.

The Warsaw Hub requires individuals with advanced capabilities and the ability to engage in thought-partnering with Clifford Chance's lawyers and partners. This means that our team members are not just executing tasks but are actively contributing to the development of innovative legal solutions. This collaborative environment fosters professional growth and ensures that our team is always at the cutting edge of the legal industry.

You will work in the heart of the city. Warsaw is a friendly place to live and to work and has a cosmopolitan environment.

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

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