Apprentice - CMD

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive — where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. 

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

Our India team is a well-established and integral part of the firm’s global operations, delivering high-value support across a wide spectrum of functions. With over 800 business professionals based in Gurugram and Hyderabad, we’ve been driving operational excellence and innovation for more than 15 years.

We contribute to global success in areas such as Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Risk & Compliance, Legal Support, Research & Knowledge, Document Production, Virtual Executive Assistance, Programme Management, Client & Market Development, and Continuous Improvement.
 

The role

Our Client & Market Development (CMD) function is pivotal in making the firm's vision a reality. CMD teams work across the firm, both strategically and operationally, with partners to (i) raise awareness, establish credibility and strengthen our brand in key markets, industries, and product areas; (ii) win new business; and (iii) protect and grow profitable relationships with priority clients.

The purpose of this role is to work with the CMD Operations team in Delhi and support the team of Client Development Coordinators (CDCs) across a range of tactical and operations tasks related to the management and development of Global Strategic Clients (GSCs) and sectors in which GSCs operate. This role essentially involves supporting the team of CDCs to deliver account management services, including but not limited to, preparation of various internal and external reports, organizing meetings, meeting presentations, client research on open sources and providing administrative support when needed.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the CMD Apprentice can be broadly split into the following key areas:

• Understand the role of a BD in driving the growth of the top tier clients of the firm
• Build an understanding of the internal tools and databases and to use them efficiently in producing various reports
• Provide administrative support, assist with building reports on MS Excel and PPT
• Research and share top news for clients
• Assist with housekeeping tasks to enable seamless day-to-day functioning thereby saving a CDC time
• Coordinate with various teams within Delhi / global offices in fetching the right information required to do a job
• Build a good rapport within the BRS teams internally and with other teams in Delhi office
• Understand the implementation of various procedures around the delivery of all reporting requirements
• Manage time efficiently in order to support the existing CDCs in accomplishing their task at hand
   

Experience

• You will have general software skills (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Good interpersonal and written skills
• Good communication skills
• You will need to manage and prioritise multiple projects and respond quickly to requests which have a short turnaround time
• You will be confident, resilient and focused
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
   

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.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

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 about our inclusive culture here.