Business Development Manager, Intellectual Property (Global) - Corporate Transactions & Advisory

About 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's 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 is a hands-on and proactive role where you will work alongside and collaborate with other BD team members and act as a key point of contact for relevant product stakeholders within the firm to provide support on the execution of wider BD strategy. This role presents an excellent opportunity to explore client and market business development in a professional services environment, working closely with partner stakeholders across the Global IP Team in both Corporate Transactions & Advisory and Disputes, to deliver tangible results as part of a global BD team. Purpose of role You will work directly to support key stakeholders on their client and market business development initiatives and support the implementation of BD strategy. This role collaborates closely with the fee-earning population in region and globally 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 region, and in other product groups, as well as being a key member of the BD community globally.