Client Development Coordinator (up to 12 month FTC)

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in London, the Client Development Coordinator will drive the growth of our business and support lawyers with their marketing efforts. You will prepare and coordinate the delivery of multiple business pitches, with the guidance and mentorship of a manager. In support of these efforts, on a daily basis you will update practice group descriptions, attorney biographies and lists of new client matter wins.

You will also support client continuing legal education events, identifying and organizing all logistics related to program (virtual and in-person, as possible). You will collaborate with relevant colleagues and stakeholders to ensure all program-specific needs are identified and organized to ensure an outstanding experience for our clients and a seamless delivery.

In addition to mentorship from your direct manager, you will be a member of the coordinator/specialist team. You will learn about our Firm, how we go to market and the technology platforms that support our work. Additionally, you will support department initiatives and own projects in line with your strengths and passions.

This role reports to the Senior Client Development Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare client development materials for business pitching. In doing so, work in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Tap into the practice area or office information flow on client wins – you will collect details, write client-ready matter summaries, select relevant tags and update the database and materials.
• Update all digital channels, as appropriate, with changes to practice and office descriptions, representative matter lists and attorney bios.
• Plan and implement client continuing education events, handing all details through to post-event follow-ups. Partner with creative services to facilitate all program materials. Ensure details of all events flow through to the central calendar.
• Work with your manager to identify opportunities for individual lawyers to build their visibility in the community through thought leadership.
• Collaborate with the intelligence team to prepare research reports, supporting both individual pitch efforts and practice area or region strategic projects.
• Collaborate with the CRM team to ensure high quality client contact data is maintained.
• Assist with the organization of speaking opportunities and conference sponsorships, including acting as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders around attendance and any necessary logistics.