Clients & Markets Manager - Projects and New South Wales Government - 12 month Contract

Job Description

The role

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We are looking for a Manager to support the NSW Government Account and Projects Streams for a 12 month Parental Leave contract. In your role, you will oversee the strategic development and management of the Firm's key initiatives relating to NSW Government and the firm's projects practice, including client management, pursuit initiatives and related pitching. You will work closely with the other business development managers in Public Sector and the Projects Stream. You will be supported by a shared pool of Advisers and Coordinators within the Projects Stream and a Public Sector Senior Adviser for the NSW Government account. This role will report to the Senior Managers for Projects and Public Sector.

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Key responsibilities

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In this 12 month parental leave position you will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leading partners to set and implement the strategic direction of the practice and client account. Working with domestic and international clients, and across legal matters that help shape the Australian legal landscape, this highly sought after role will provide the variety and challenge you seek to further develop your strategic business development skills. You will be responsible for:

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• Proactively managing the NSW Government account and working with the Projects practice groups in alignment with the Firm's strategic objectives;
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• Working with senior stakeholders to Identify and pursue client and practice area level growth opportunities;
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• and Identifying, planning and executing client engagement opportunities. This involves Managing / supporting on individual client relationship development for account, practice area, stream and Firm clients; Leading pitches / pursuits for new and existing clients and supporting on firmwide opportunities; Supporting on the development and marketing of emerging products and service areas; Driving market profile raising, including providing a source of client/industry insight to key stakeholders and supporting on content creation and engagement with media; Mentoring and leading team members; Working with the wider team to implement the Firm's Strategy, including supporting on other business critical projects across the business; and Communicating the vision and purpose of C&M within the Firm to heighten its understanding of the role of C&M as trusted advisers.
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Skills & Experience

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As the successful candidate you will have:

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• Relevant tertiary qualifications (either business/legal/finance) coupled with legal/client development experience gained ideally from a professional services environment;
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• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and proactively;
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• Excellent stakeholder management skills, the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate;
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• Strong project management skills and a proactive and pragmatic style;
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• Proven leadership skills;
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• People/team management;
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• and, Resilience and self-motivation, able to work autonomously with a large degree of flexibility and adaptability.
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#LI-AS

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Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements.

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We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

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Culture & Diversity

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As Australia's leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way. As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry.

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Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it.

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Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz.

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In your time here you'll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We're looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge?

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We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.

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The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.