Business Development Intern
Company: Clifford Chance
Role summary
Business Development Intern is a role at Clifford Chance in Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium (on-site). Posted 2026-08-06. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Business Development Intern
- Company
- Clifford Chance
- Location
- Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Sales
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-06
Job description
Company Description
Clifford Chance is a leading international law firm with over 30 offices in different countries. We deliver high-quality legal and business advice to national and international corporations and financial institutions.
Clifford Chance in Brussels brings together the best of two worlds: the collegiality and flexibility of a smaller office and the practice and clients of one of the world's largest global law firms.
Job Description
As a BD intern, you will play a vital role in supporting the firm’s business development efforts. Working closely with the Client & Market Development team, you’ll contribute to strengthening our market presence and client relationships.
Your tasks include:
Assisting in the preparation and updating of pitch documents and client presentations
Conducting in-depth market and competitive research to support strategic initiatives
Supporting the organisation of client meetings and events
Helping improve our visibility and market positioning
Maintaining client-related documents including CVs, capability statements and track records
Collaborating with team members, lawyers and partners to collect input for targeted business development initiatives
Assisting in the coordination of business development activities
This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience how business development operates within the legal sector.
Qualifications
You are a bachelor’s or master’s student (preferably in Business Administration, International Relations, Law, Marketing or a related field)
Excellent organization and communication skills
Helpful and positive attitude
Fluency in English, French and proficiency in Dutch
Strong computer skills, including web-based research, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel, as well the ability to learn new systems quickly
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure
Flexible and ability to work as part of a team
Reliable and consistent
Affinity with business development, marketing and commercial processes
The internship is onsite, must last at least 6 months, is unpaid, and is part of your academic curriculum.
Additional Information
How to apply
Please upload your CV and motivation letter, clearly indicating the proposed internship period, your preferred start and end dates, and the days and hours you would be available to work.
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.
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 here .