business development manager in legal services

Clifford Chance is one of the largest international law firms, providing high-quality legal advice and insight through global standards and in-depth local expertise across sectors and jurisdictions.

• Support Warsaw Law Office Partners in implementing the business development plan;
• Manage the pipeline and delivery of Warsaw-led pitches and proposals;
• Provide tailored input into significant international pitches;
• Update and maintain capability statements;
• Track market trends and opportunities for the practice or product;
• Support initiatives to position and raise the profile of Warsaw Law Office and its lawyers;
• Organise and manage BD client events, seminars, conferences, sponsorships, and PR activities;
• Assist with marketing communications projects, including directory and awards submissions;
• Support the creation and distribution of thought leadership material and digital marketing campaigns;
• Support the local implementation of firmwide client, product, and sector initiatives;
• Coordinate day-to-day operational BD activities performed by the Warsaw BD team;
• Coordinate the pitching process and directory submissions;
• Collaborate with the fee-earning population globally to identify, pursue, and win revenue-generating opportunities;
• Work with counterparts in other regions as a member of the global BD community;
• Support the Head of BD, Marketing & Comms in implementing the office BD strategy.

• Previous experience in professional services business development, preferably in a law firm;
• Strong interest in and understanding of the relevant work types;
• Sound commercial awareness of legal market development;
• Ability to develop advisory relationships with partners;
• Strong project management and organisational skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Polish and English;
• Ability to work as part of a team and with lawyers of all seniority levels;
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail;
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.

• Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland.