Job Description

Clifford Chance is a leading international law firm with over 30 offices in different countries. We deliver high-quality legal and business advice to national and international corporations and financial institutions.

Clifford Chance in Brussels brings together the best of two worlds: the collegiality and flexibility of a smaller office and the practice and clients of one of the world's largest global law firms.

As a BD intern, you will play a vital role in supporting the firm’s business development efforts. Working closely with the Client & Market Development team, you’ll contribute to strengthening our market presence and client relationships.

Your tasks include:

• Assisting in the preparation and updating of pitch documents and client presentations
• Conducting in-depth market and competitive research to support strategic initiatives
• Supporting the organisation of client meetings and events
• Helping improve our visibility and market positioning
• Maintaining client-related documents including CVs, capability statements and track records
• Collaborating with team members, lawyers and partners to collect input for targeted business development initiatives
• Assisting in the coordination of business development activities

This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience how business development operates within the legal sector.

Qualifications

• You are a bachelor’s or master’s student (preferably in Business Administration, International Relations, Law, Marketing or a related field)
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Helpful and positive attitude
• Fluency in English, French and proficiency in Dutch
• Strong computer skills, including web-based research, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel, as well the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure
• Flexible and ability to work as part of a team
• Reliable and consistent
• Affinity with business development, marketing and commercial processes

The internship is onsite. Priority will be given to internships which are part of your academic curriculum. Ideally, the duration should be at least 6 months.

Additional Information

How to apply

Please upload your CV and motivation letter, clearly indicating the proposed internship period, your preferred start and end dates, and the days and hours you would be available to work.

Priority will be given to internships which are part of your academic curriculum. Ideally, the duration should be at least 6 months.

Equal opportunities

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, colour, 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. Find out more here