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About the Role

The Specialist, Business Development - Industry Groups, is a professional support role within the Global Clients & Industries team, responsible for delivering high-quality analysis, coordination, and executional support across Industry Group business development and marketing activity. The role supports one or more Industry Groups and works closely with Industry Group BD Managers, Senior Managers, and Associate Directors to help deliver client cultivation initiatives, industry positioning activity, and internal engagement.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of Industry Group business development initiatives, including client outreach programs, internal meetings, and engagement activity.
Assist with preparation of background materials, briefing notes, and analysis to support Industry Group strategy and client development.
Help maintain Industry Group pipelines, trackers, and reporting tools in collaboration with Managers and Marketing Operations.
Support effective use of research, CRM, and BD systems to track activity and support informed decision-making.
Conduct and collate industry, market, and competitor research to support understanding of industry trends, client activity, and growth opportunities.
Prepare summaries and insight materials to support Industry Group planning, pitches, and client discussions.
Monitor relevant industry news and developments to support timely internal updates and communications.
Support development and maintenance of Industry Group credentials, experience lists, and marketing collateral.
Assist with coordination of thought leadership initiatives, including gathering inputs, managing timelines, and supporting publication.
Support delivery of industry-focused pitches, proposals, and RFPs with relevant industry context and materials.
Assist with coordination of industry events, client trainings, and profile-raising initiatives in collaboration with Marketing & Communications teams.
Support coordination of internal Industry Group meetings, working groups, and communications.
Assist with preparation of internal updates, presentations, and reporting on Industry Group activity.
Build effective working relationships with Practice Group BD teams, Global Strategic Client teams, and other business services colleagues to support delivery.
Support data quality, reporting accuracy, and consistent use of BD tools and systems across Industry Groups.
Assist with tracking and reporting of Industry Group activity, supporting performance monitoring.
Contribute to continuous improvement of BD processes, templates, and ways of working.
Provide technical and process support to BD colleagues, sharing best practices where appropriate.

Requirements

Experience working in a professional/financial services environment or similar role at a large corporation (at least three years).
Experience supporting business development, marketing, research, or client programs within a professional services environment.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative working style and willingness to support multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information into clear, practical outputs.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office; experience with CRM, research, or document management systems is advantageous.

Location

London

Work Type

4 days in the office per week

Experience Level

At least three years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience; professional certification an advantage where appropriate.

Benefits

Private medical insurance
Pension plan with matched employer contribution up to 7.5%
Yearly wellbeing fund
Income protection
Holiday purchase
Life insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Private GP services
Travel insurance
Dental coverage
Cycle to work

About the Company

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide.
With a long history as an international firm, we are well-positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise.
Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality, full-service practice that competes at the top of the market.
We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross-border work.
What sets us apart is not just our global network of offices but the interconnectedness of our Firm.
Our people and clients value our collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries, which is why we attract and retain significant cross-border work.
Representing multiple nationalities from across the world and speaking a vast array of languages, our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.

Equal Opportunity

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace.
It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.