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Job information Business Development Specialist from the Company A&O Shearman, this latest Business Development Specialist job vacancy is located in the city Hybrid work in Belfast located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Business field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Business Development Specialist We're searching for a dynamic Business Development (BD) Specialist to join our Global Experts & Markets (GEM) Team. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of our international strategy, working closely with our network of relationship law firms. Your role is pivotal in supporting the commercial and operational goals of the GEM Team. Global Experts & Markets (GEM) Team At A&O Shearman we're a global powerhouse that tackles the most stimulating legal challenges. Our work spans continents, influencing major sectors and reshaping legal landscapes. We're known for our forward-thinking approach and our unwavering commitment to excellence, which drives growth and innovation for our clients. We have a unique offering that supports the relationship between ourselves and our relationship law firms in locations where we do not have an office. The Global Experts & Markets (GEM) Team works with firms across Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East to deliver clients a global service. These relationships are key to the complex advice that our lawyers provide for our clients. A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. What you will do The GEM Team specialist role works within the wider business development team. This team contributes to the achievement of the firm's business objectives, which includes supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups - such as Communications - and professionals supporting offices, practice groups, sectors and clients. This role will include:

• Event Leadership: Play a key role in our presence at the International Bar Association annual conference and help orchestrate GEMCon, our flagship London event that draws over 250 global attendees.

• Data Management: Maintain our internal systems to keep us ahead of the curve and spot trends in data to help our commercial goals.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Organise meetings with top-tier stakeholders, ensuring our relationships are as strong as our reputation.

• Profile Elevation: Coordinate pitches, directory submissions, and other initiatives that raise our profile and showcase our expertise in these markets and specifically within the Africa Group.

• Preparation and Strategy: Equip our partners with the materials they need to build and strengthen relationships with senior stakeholders.

You will be function within a diverse and talented team that spans the globe, including a Director in Dubai, a Senior Manager in London, an Operations Manager in Frankfurt, and a fellow specialist in Belfast. Daily interactions with colleagues from over 30 offices worldwide will help you better understand the world's economies and legal markets. What you will have

• Experience: You've thrived in a team for 3-5 years, juggling major projects and high-profile events. Your track record shows a keen eye for detail and a knack for improving processes.

• Multitasking: You're adept at managing diverse workstreams and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders on tight deadlines.

• Your Impact: You've taken ownership of a legacy process and offered an alternative viewpoint to make the process easier on your stakeholders.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.We recognise the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together

Additional information - External

Applications close Thursday 8th August at 5.00pm

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Closed Date : 2025-02-09