BD Specialist
Global US Law firm - EMEA Corporate and Private Equity Practice
The European corporate practice is consistently ranked among the top five legal advisors for public and private M&A globally. Renowned for its expertise in complex, high-end, multi-jurisdictional private equity matters and large-scale cross-border acquisitions.
Purpose
This role supports business development and client development activities for the EMEA M&A and EMEA Private Equity practice groups, reporting to the EMEA Business Development Managers for these groups.
Key Responsibilities
Practice Support
- Provide support to partners and lawyers in these practice groups.
- Assist the BD Manager in executing the Practice Group plan.
- Develop, maintain, and update key messages, marketing materials, standard slides, credentials, pitch materials, and bios for the group.
- Support the analysis and tracking of key clients and targets.
- Compile local and pan-European legal directory and award submissions.
- Assist in organising partner meetings, preparing agendas, documenting actions, and following up on agreed actions.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams on profile-raising and thought-leadership initiatives for key practices and sectors.
- Organise and prepare materials for internal practice or industry group meetings.
Pitch Support
- Prepare credentials and pitches, tailoring materials for individual clients.
- Track, store, and produce standard text and materials for pitches and bios.
- Ensure consistency of pitch material and seek improvements in quality.
- Support client presentations.
Client Relationship Management
- Keep partners informed of developments at key clients.
- Conduct research on clients, people, and markets in collaboration with the Global Competitive Research Team.
- Manage data held on key clients, especially in Microsoft Dynamics.
Client Events
- Create invitee lists by liaising with the team and lawyers.
- Develop project plans for events.
- Assist with reporting.
Marketing and Communication
- Work with the PR/Media team on promoting publications/client reports.
- Oversee contact and mailing lists for key clients and practices.
- Support promotion via social media channels.
Education/Experience
- A minimum of three years’ business development experience in an international law firm or professional services environment.
Skills
- General knowledge of business and financial markets, with a particular interest in M&A and PE.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to process information from various sources.
- Strong team player, fostering collaborative environments and contributing to collective success.
- Ability to effectively communicate, interact, and build relationships at all levels.
- Proven capability to build working relationships across various functions, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment of business strategies.
- Excellent time management skills, capable of managing multiple responsibilities amid competing priorities, tight deadlines, and changing business demands and opportunities.
- Organised and methodical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- 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.
- Proactive in showing initiative, bringing forth innovative ideas, and possessing the ability to persuade and gain buy-in from key internal stakeholders.
- Strong computer skills with various Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
If you are ready to join a high-performing team and make a significant impact, please submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.