Business Development Manager - Latin America

Business Development Manager

We are looking to hire a Business Development Manager to lead our Latin America team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the formation and execution of our Latin America group strategy. This role requires a deep understanding of the economic, political, and social factors that influence the Latin America market.

You will work with the Global Head of Sectors, Markets, and Themes, who will be responsible for defining and executing our global sector, markets, and themes strategy, as well as the Co-Heads of our Latin America Group and its communities across key product areas and key offices to deliver on the group's strategy, which will include driving client development, opportunity spotting, market analysis, overseeing profile raising activities, and evaluating return on investment.

We were the first global firm with a dedicated Latin America practice providing clients with holistic advice across the region's highly diverse legal, economic, and cultural landscapes. We have been working in Latin America for decades and have a long history of acting in the region for all types of clients - corporates, investors, investment banks, commercial lenders, export credit agencies, multilateral and bilateral development agencies, and sovereign and sub-sovereign governments.

Our firm is ranked Band 1 and Tier 1 in several practices by Chambers Latin America and Legal 500 Latin America, respectively, and our attorneys are recognized prominently recognized at all levels. Our expertise and the wealth of our experience across the full range of practices, including capital markets, banking, corporate, project finance, energy & infrastructure, structured finance, and litigation, enables us to provide cutting-edge, practical, and coordinated legal advice covering the needs of our clients throughout the region.

You will be responsible for identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth within the Latin America market, enhancing the firm's market position, and ensuring the delivery of integrated, legal solutions to our clients.

Working with the Global Head of Sectors, Markets & Themes, develop and implement comprehensive market strategies that align with the firm's overall business objectives. Through our markets, drive the development and deepening of the firm's expertise in key sectors and product areas. Working with the Client Insights and Business Intelligence Team to identify emerging themes and trends across sectors and geographies, integrating these insights into the firm's services and client solutions. Foster strong collaboration across different practice areas to ensure the delivery of integrated themes and go to market campaigns, working closely in conjunction with the marketing team. Work closely with the marketing and business development teams to enhance the firm's market positioning, identifying new business opportunities, and strengthening client relationships within chosen themes. Position the firm as a leader in Latin America through identification and facilitation of insightful thought leadership, speaking engagements at industry events, and participation in relevant forums and panels. Being the key point of contact globally for Latin America related enquiries, including providing on pitch input and lead on cross practice / cross office opportunities.

Extensive experience in business development, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment and ideally having worked in a regional focused role. Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is required. Proven track record of developing and executing successful business development and marketing strategies and initiatives. Excellent relationship-building skills. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Strong technical proficiency and familiarity with tools like CRM and Mergermarket. Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, law, or related field. An MBA or similar advanced degree is preferred. Must be able to adhere and comply to the Firm's Agile Working Policy which requires employees to work from the office at least three days each calendar week. Must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States.

From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and develop your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $180,000 - $225,000. The actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work, and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That's why we're so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.

You'll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organizations. But no matter who they are or why they've reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way.

Whichever area of the business you join, you'll become an integral part of an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm, and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, color, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer, and every other aspect of employment.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration, and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.