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**Associate Director, Business Development (EMEA EIPAF): Strategic Role Driving Practice Growth** Lead business development for White & Case's EMEA Energy, Infrastructure, Project & Asset Finance (EIPAF) practice. Develop and implement business plans, manage client relationships, and drive marketing initiatives to enhance practice image and attract clients. Key responsibilities include: - Business plan monitoring and implementation - Strategic team meetings and retreats - Pitch and proposal material management - Client relationship building and thought leadership projects Requirements: - Proven business development experience in professional services - Knowledge of relevant practice areas, sectors, and products - Team management and international project experience - Strong communication skills and initiative Manage a team of three in London, with dotted line management of others across EMEA. This role reports into the Global Director of Business Development, EIPAF, and works alongside the Regional Section Head. £120,000 - £150,000.
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- London
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- United Kingdom
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Full Job Description
Are you ready to make your mark as part of our Business Development team? Then youve come to the right place. At White & Case, well support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our global team from day one.
The Marketing and Business Development (BD) function at White & Case is a global team of professionals dedicated to supporting the firms growth and reputation. Organised by practice, industry, and strategic client BD, the team covers all aspects of marketing and business development, including marketing communications, events, creative services, press relations, marketing technology, and a centralised team of coordinators and pitch specialists. We work collaboratively across the firm to deliver effective campaigns, build client relationships, and support our lawyers in winning new business.
Leading the business development support for the EMEA Energy, Infrastructure, Project & Asset Finance (EIPAF) practice. This role is responsible for helping the partners drive the strategic goals of the practice and specifically, to deliver marketing and business opportunities with existing and new clients; enhancing the image and reputation of the practice; and proactively ensuring information flows within the practice and beyond.
Experience of the practices, sectors and products would be very beneficial for the candidate considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Working with the RSH to help drive the implementation of client and region business plan and related business development initiatives. Also monitoring and reporting on the progress of the business plan.
Working with the RSH and support team to lead regional/London wide team meetings and any strategic away days or retreats
Managing and driving the preparation of pitches, proposals, capability statements and other client presentations materials, working in collaboration with partners, associates and trainees
Supporting the partners to develop client relationships, share information and generally raise the practices profile across EMEA
Be a key member of the regional team to conduct client feedback
Leading a team of 3 business development professionals in London and dotted line management of others based in other key locations around EMEA
Driving the development and growth EMEA EIPAF teams priority clients
Seeking opportunities to cross sell the practice both with the EIPAF group, but also across sections in EMEA and regionally across the network
Playing a lead role in organising and implementing thought leadership projects at the regional or global level
Ensuring first class Business Development Infrastructure is in place and efficient systems exist to capture data
Help to generate and have overall responsibility to organise client relationship development activities and touchpoints including, seminars, conferences and events
Overseeing best practice on all relevant directory submissions (Legal 500, Chambers & Partners) and award entries
Be a member of the firms global senior BD team and take responsibility for leading key cross practice projects.
Liaising with the central marketing team in London, and with international marketing colleagues, to contribute to local and global BD and communications initiatives
Qualifications and skills
Educated to degree level or equivalent; relevant marketing qualification (e.g. CIM) is desirable
Proven track record of business development experience in a professional services firm or financial institution, preferably with related business development experience
Knowledge of relevant practice areas, sectors, and products
Experience of managing teams and working in an international environment
Strong client-focused approach, with a responsive and positive attitude
Creative mindset, bringing new ideas to the table
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to project manage and deliver pitches and proposals
Proficient in systems and database skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM applications
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, showing initiative
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
What We Offer
When you join us, youll be working directly with partners, business leaders and many other inspiring colleagues across our global network of offices. We live by our valuesto be pioneering, united and humanand we believe that youll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and development opportunities that will help you achieve your potential.
We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a Business Development professional, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.
About White & Case
We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration, and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.
Location and Reporting
This role is based in London, and reports into the Global Director of Business Development, EIPAF, but is accountable to, and works alongside the Regional Section Head, EMEA EIPAF.
Our standard office hours are 9:30 - 18:00, with a requirement for 4 days in the office (Monday - Thursday) per week.
This role reports to
Director, Business Development, Finance - Project Development & FinanceEqual Opportunities
White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firms 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.
If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of businessspecific to the relevant officebefore submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
Location: London
Time Type: Full time



