Business Development Coordinator

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a leading U.S. and international law firm that is widely recognized for its expertise in finance and mergers and acquisitions and for its tax, regulatory and litigation practice. The firm represents corporations, banks and other financial institutions engaged in domestic and international business. The firm also represents sovereign governments and international organizations, as well as individuals, trusts and nonprofit institutions. With more than 50 years of experience in the practice of law in the United States, Cleary Gottlieb has also established a compelling presence in the global marketplace. The firm now has twelve offices located in New York, Washington, Paris, Brussels, London, Rome, Hong Kong, Beijing, Milan, Moscow, Frankfurt and Cologne. Drawing on the skill and knowledge of over 950 lawyers, the firm has developed a fully integrated international practice that is able to handle the most complex and important assignments for its clients anywhere in the world.

Job Title: Business Development Coordinator or Senior Business Development Coordinator, depending on experience

Department: Global Business Development Group

Reports to: Practice Data Manager

Job Description: Work with closely with partners and associates, Practice Data Manager and Business Development Coordinators on preparing business development pitches.

Responsibilities include:

-  Preparing business development materials for prospective client meetings from start to finish, which includes gathering industry, geographic and practice data, formatting documents and producing final materials.

-  Preparing industry sector and prospective client profiles.

-  Maintaining practice data and related materials, by updating business development databases and coordinating with other departments.

-  Researching and analyzing transaction data (capital markets, M&A, syndicated loans, etc.) used to support business development initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements:

-  2-4 years experience in a business development or marketing role in a professional or financial services environment, experience with law firm or litigation matters a plus

-  B.S. or equivalent degree

-  Excellent analytical and research skills

-  Meticulous attention to detail

-  Excellent oral and written communications skills (writing will be tested)

-  Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines

-  Ability to prioritize and successfully handle multiple projects

-  Excellent relationship management skills

-  Ability and willingness to work overtime as necessary

-  General knowledge of business and the financial markets

-  Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; experience with Thomson Financial products a plus

-  Spanish or Portuguese language capabilities a plus

CONTACT US:

While we would like to respond to all resumes, we only contact those applicants we are interested in meeting.  Please send cover letter, resume, salary expectation and writing sample to:

E-mail - resumes@cgsh.com