Business Development Assistant

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

 

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

 

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

 

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

 

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

 

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

 

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

Role Purpose

• Provide day-to-day BD/marketing support that enables the Milan office to execute its growth agenda across practices and sectors: pitches, credentials, events, marketing assets, CRM and basic reporting. 

Key Responsibilities
    
Pitching & Client Development:

• Assist with pitches/RFPs, capability decks and client presentations; maintain credentials/experience lists; basic client/market research; track post-pitch actions in repositories/CRM.

Marketing & Profile Raising:

• Update lawyer bios, website and core materials; support directories/awards calendars, evidence gathering and first-drafts.

Events:

• Help run client seminars/roundtables/receptions (invitations/RSVP, guest lists, on-site support, post-event follow-ups).

Coordination & Reporting:

• Keep CRM, trackers and credential libraries accurate; prepare concise weekly/monthly BD summaries; liaise with Global BD/MarComms.

Team Operations:

• Scheduling, meeting notes; support onboarding of laterals (bios, credentials, announcements). 

Skills & Competencies

Essential:

• Professional Italian & English; clear writing and editing.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Excellent PowerPoint and Word; discretion and service mindset; collaborative and proactive.

Desirable:

• Internship/experience in professional services, legal BD/marketing, consulting or communications.
• Familiarity with CRM and content/pitch repositories; basic Excel/reporting comfort. 
   

Team

Business DevelopmentFull time

Location

Milan

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.