Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. We have 16 offices in major financial centers around the world, but we operate as a single, integrated global partnership and not a U.S. firm with a network of overseas locations. The Firm employs approximately 1,100 lawyers from more than 50 countries.

Since 1946 our lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen and a human touch.

The Business Development (BD) Coordinator will leverage research, writing, and analytical skills to support the Firm in executing business development and marketing initiatives for the Americas Capital Markets, Americas Debt Finance, and Latin America Transactional Practices.

• Assist with drafting and customizing pitches and RFP responses, directory and award submissions, and marketing materials.
• Conduct research on existing and prospective clients, competitor activity, and industry or market trends.
• Maintain records for, and analyze outcomes of, pitches and fee proposals.
• Coordinate the league table reporting process to ensure we are submitting and being accurately credited for deals.
• Liaise with the Events team to plan and execute internal and external events, seminars, and webinars, and assist with sponsorships.
• Work with the CRM team and the legal assistants to maintain and update BD activities and mailing lists in the Firm’s CRM system.
• Liaise with the Communications team on website and other practice-specific content.
• Ensure attorney pitch profiles are kept up to date.

The position requires a high-energy and motivated team player who is also able to work both independently and collaboratively. The individual must be able to adapt to change and balance competing demands.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant business development experience in a professional services firm. Previous corporate law firm experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of, or experience with, Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions. or Latin America preferred.
• Spanish fluency is highly desirable.
• Experience writing pitches and proposals.
• Extraordinary attention to detail.
• A proactive thinking individual who is excited to bring new ideas to the table.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• A strong team player, fostering collaborative environments and contributing to collective success.
• Excellent analytical and research skills and the ability to process information from a wide variety of sources.
• Strong ability to handle time-sensitive requests and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Expected to monitor emails outside of regular business hours.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, as needed.

*This role has the ability to work remotely a maximum of two days per week, in lieu of working onsite. The Firm may designate the specific days you are required to work onsite.

* Practice portfolio is subject to change to maintain alignment with the evolving needs of the Firm.

The estimated base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will be determined based on various job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, the scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, and performance. This is a non-exempt role, meaning it is eligible for overtime pay.

Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Benefits

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