Job Description

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in professional services business development (preferably in a law firm)
• A strong interest in and understanding of the work types(s) relevant to this role
• Sound commercial awareness of legal market development, particularly in relation to work type(s) relevant to this role
• The ability to develop advisory relationships with partners
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and with lawyers of all seniority levels
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail
• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Must be able to adhere and comply to the Firm’s Agile Working Policy which requires employees to work from the office at least three days each calendar week
• Must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States

CLIFFORD CHANCE US LLP OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE SALARY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $180,000 - $225,000. THE ACTUAL SALARY WILL BE COMMENSURATE WITH THE CANDIDATE’S QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Company Description

WHO WE ARE

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
Additional Information

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 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 supporting the development of Clifford Chance’s TPE practice, with a primary responsibility for Tax, Pensions & Employment in the Americas. This is a hands-on and proactive role where you will work directly with the Americas TPE practice based in New York, providing support on execution of BD strategy.
You will also act as the key point of contact for the TPE Regional Practice Area Lead for the US, based in New York.
Clifford Chance has a truly global TPE practice with first-class capability and market leaders in their respective disciplines. Our global TPE practice delivers advice across the full spectrum of international and domestic Tax, Pensions and Employment issues, on which our experienced TPE specialists work with clients across a range of sectors to address local and cross-border issues.
This role is business critical and is an opportunity for a business development professional to make a huge impact.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

You will work directly with the Americas TPE practice on their client and market development initiatives, and in defining and driving the implementation of BD strategy.
This role collaborates closely with the fee-earning population in The Americas to support identification, pursuit and winning of revenue generating opportunities. It connects Partners and lawyers to the full spectrum of BD services and expertise available across the global function.
This role works alongside counterparts in other regions, as well as being a key member of the BD community globally.