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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader brings together more than 3,100 lawyers across 36 worldwide offices, combining global reach with deep sector expertise. Our combination marks a new chapter. A unique foundation for forging a legal career fit for the future. Strategically placed at the intersection of business, finance, and government, with on-the-ground expertise at every turn. Working seamlessly across practice areas and continents. Where matters span time zones and teams work together to solve complex challenges.

We have a well-established global M&BD team which supports the firm on a wide range of business development, client relationship management and reputational activities.

We are seeking a

full-time in Munich

You will work closely with the global and local M&BD teams, along with the global Sector Heads, leadership teams, and key lawyers to develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and business development strategy that drives client engagement, strengthens market positioning, and supports the long-term growth of the sectors.

Strategy and business planning

• Support sector leadership, the M&BD teams, and others to design and execute a global strategy that aligns with firm objectives and strengthens market position in the A&D and A&M sectors
• Support the development of the A&D and A&M sectors' yearly business plans and ensure implementation that supports the global sector strategy

Marketing campaigns, profile raising, and thought leadership

• Plan, create, and help manage the implementation of marketing communications, including seminars and client events, client trainings, client-facing materials, external conference attendance, as well as web and social media content
• Lead and support directory and award submissions for relevant rankings and publications
• Coordinate input for sector-specific thought leadership publications
• Collaborate with the PR team to implement profile-raising strategies for the sectors and individual partners

Events and sponsorships

• Support client seminars, webinars, and other marketing events — managing materials, supporting vendor selection, developing client communications, and handling day-of logistics and follow-up reporting
• Support the evaluation, coordination, and execution of sponsorships, including support with negotiating agreements and managing participation, to ensure the firm maximises return on its investment
• Work with the sector heads and leadership teams to plan internal meetings, retreats, and sessions focused on educating the firm about the sectors

Pitching, targeting, and new business generation

• Develop, manage, and support responses to RFPs, pitches, and proposals tailored to client needs
• Create and maintain a suite of standard targeting materials, including credentials documents

Internal communications and knowledge sharing

• Support sector working group efforts as M&BD lead and share best practices and processes across the global sector team
• Maintain key M&BD resources, including on the global intranet and hoganlovells.com, team lists, and master credentials documents
• Support M&BD leadership to promote our capabilities across the firm, including through global retreats, internal newsletters, conference calls, meetings, and the intranet

Wider M&BD projects

• Flexibility to support across other sectors as needed
• Manage and contribute to broader M&BD projects and assignments, as appropriate
• All members of the firm are expected and encouraged to participate in our global Responsible Business program
• Specific duties or responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changes in personnel and management structure, staff location, and services

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, or a related field
• Three years of relevant experience required, preferably in the legal or professional services sector
• Knowledge and experience in the Aerospace and Defense and/or Automotive and Mobility sector preferred
• Fluent in English and German
• Ability to independently execute campaigns and other assigned projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to think broadly and demonstrate a high level of initiative
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter
• Pragmatic, diplomatic, and resourceful, with the ability to adapt quickly to different situations and personalities
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively, especially with teams across countries and time zones
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to multi-task and maintain an excellent eye for detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with, and willingness to leverage, the firm's preferred AI tools

• Varied and challenging work in a collegial, highly motivated team
• A modern, attractive, and future-proof workplace with excellent public transport connections
• Comprehensive onboarding with accompanying training and a structured induction
• A dynamic, innovative, respectful, friendly, and ambitious company culture
• Market-standard compensation, 30 days' annual leave, a job ticket, corporate benefits, plus many social events and wellbeing offerings (e.g. EGYM Wellpass membership, JobRad, and more)
• Regular training opportunities (IT and English)
• Subsidised lunch above the rooftops of Munich and various social events, including our happy hour on the roof terrace
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks
• A contribution to a capital-forming savings plan (vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
• The opportunity to get involved socially (Inclusion, Citizenship) as part of your role
• A simple, fast application process: you'll receive a personal response from us within 7 days of submitting your application

We are proud of our appreciative culture and the diversity within our firm. We welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation/identity.

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