Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative, and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm, and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
The role holder will support the EMEA Structured Finance and Derivatives practices in the EMEA Capital Markets Regional Section.
Working within the EMEA Capital Markets Business Development team, this role will be to support the EMEA Structured Finance and Derivatives partners within the broader Capital Markets practice, to assist with a range of marketing activities including pitches.
Experience of securitisation and derivatives markets would be beneficial for the candidate considered for this role.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities are not limited to, but are likely to include the following: Managing and driving the preparation of pitches, proposals, capability statements and other client presentation materials, working in collaboration with partners Working with partners to help develop and implement the group's marketing budget and related business development initiatives Liaising with BD professionals in other Sections and Industry Groups to identify opportunities for the EMEA SF&D practices Managing the practice's Business Development materials (e.g. credentials, CVs etc) Helping to organise conferences, events and thought leadership pieces Managing the process for press releases, brochures and other communications (external and internal) Managing directory submissions (Legal 500 and Chambers), awards nominations and league table entries, including by preparing the initial drafts for review by the partners Managing CRM and other marketing technology tools
Education and Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent Relevant marketing qualification (e.g., CIM) is desirable Record of business development experience in a professional services firm or financial institution - preferably with related business development experience
Capabilities
Knowledge of relevant practice areas Responsive and positive attitude Partner-focused approach Strong communication skills, written and oral Track record of project management and delivery of pitches and proposals
Location and Reporting
This is a role based in our London Office. Our standard office hours are 09:30-18:00 with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week This role reports to the EMEA Structed Finance and Derivatives Partners and to the Associate Director, Business Development - EMEA Capital Markets.
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.