The resource will join the Italian Business Development and Marketing team and will provide support to the Firm by developing the Italian business strategy and priorities aimed at retaining and further developing the client portfolio and expanding the market positioning and perception of the Firm towards the key stakeholders (clients, legal market, financial community, media). Key responsibilities The resource, reporting to the Italy Business Development, Marketing & Communications Manager, will be responsible for the following activities : Preparation of strategic BD materials : client meetings and presentations, analysis of prospective clients and sectors / markets Pitching & Proposals : preparation of pitch documents and / or the administrative aspects of Italian public tenders Management and update of BD databases Legal directories and submissions process Support in organising client facing events and conferences Working closely with the Italy BD & Marketing Manager and the BD Italian team, and collaborate closely with the BD teams of the global network About the Firm and the Italy Offices We were one of the first international law firms to open offices in Italy - Rome in 1993 and Milan in 1994. We know the Italian market very well and have long experience of cross-border deals. We have invested in our Italian offices and we are now one of the few firms who can offer clients a full-service capability. Our team of approximately 100 lawyers comprises professionals qualified to practice in Italy, the UK, and the US and all our lawyers are permanently based in Italy. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures and languages. In a world where commercial success increasingly relies on globalisation, we offer clients a truly international perspective. Over the last decades we have been working on a number of landmark deals and high-profile cases - among them in 1990s the privatisations of Banca di Roma, BNL, Alitalia and Autostrade. These transactions and our way of working - teams of lawyers led by highly-experienced partners - helped to change the landscape of the Italian legal market. 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, Fee Earners 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, transfers and every other aspect of employment. Our goal is to deliver equality of opportunity, equality of aspiration and equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more here. For any additional information regarding working at Clifford Chance, please visit our LinkedIn Page Skills and Qualifications Qualifications and Technical Skills : Fluent English (both oral and written) Excellent knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, matter management databases Desirable : Degree Level in Business Administration or Law Experience Previous experience in similar roles as BD professional in a law firm or consulting firm Familiarity with core BD and Marketing activities such as : sales and client support, pitching, market Analysis, directories management and management of marketing tools Personal Qualities : Good team player, energetic, culturally sensitive Excellent attention to detail Very good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise and work under pressure LI- POST J-18808-Ljbffr