Bowmans Vacancies

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Business Development Coordinator – Corporate Department – Johannesburg, South Africa

The Business Development Coordinator (BDC) – Corporate is responsible for working with the relevant Business Development Manager (BDM) and Corporate Department to support and implement innovative short and long term business development and marketing strategies, tactics and activities that will support the Firm’s legal teams making up the Corporate Department specifically: Competition; M&A; Tax and TMT  (the Practice Groups) and assist in driving the Firm’s overall BD strategy and client relationship programme forward.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed Degree/Diploma with at least 3 years’ experience in business development or a related field within a corporate, legal or professional services environment essential
• LLB/similar with Completed Articles will be advantageous

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Planning and Strategy
• Assist with developing and implementing the business development strategies and initiatives in line with the firm’s and Practice Groups’ objectives and best practice to drive revenue growth and raise market profile across practices and sectors.
• Assist with driving strategic and business planning support to the Practice Groups and client teams.
• Undertake research and analysis (trends and industry developments; competitor activity; and potential opportunities).
• Assist in implementing innovative short- and long-term strategies, tactics and activities that will support the Practice Groups.
• Arrange and coordinate regular meetings as required per Practice Group and prepare and circulate meeting notes with action points and subsequent follow-ups to ensure and maintain momentum.
• Keep the wider BD team updated on business development activities to encourage team cohesion and fully leverage any initiatives.
• Working with BD colleagues to support various Africa-related BD initiatives to promote co-ordinated activities across all offices.
• Collaborate with other Business Services teams to ensure that holistic and integrated business services are delivered.

BD Collateral and Infrastructure

• Ensure regular deal and matter reporting in line with the firm’s BD processes and infrastructure.
• Ensure all relevant BD collateral (credentials, profiles, CVs, case studies etc) necessary to support the BD objectives of the group are developed, maintained and kept up-to-date, and loaded on the firm’s central BD databases.
• Assist with all directory submissions in line with Firm processes (Chambers, IFLR1000 and The Legal 500) for the Practice Groups.

Campaigns/ Initiatives and Projects

• Assist with developing, advising and supporting the implementation of BD initiatives, campaigns and projects in line with the Firm’s and Practice Groups’ strategy and plans.
• Supporting partners in initiatives to raise both internal (identifying cross-sell opportunities, internal training) and external profile of the Practice Groups (e.g. newsflashes, seminars, conferences).
• Working with partners to identify and pursue new client opportunities, market opportunities, and product development opportunities.
• Coordinate and provide comprehensive support for BD trips / conferences, initiatives, events and related BD projects (including managing action items post-event).

Research/Analysis

• Identifying and analysing market trends to provide strategic insights into market developments focused on supporting identified campaigns, initiatives and projects, as well as to inform potential BD opportunities.
• Prepare strategically important client briefing notes.
• Stay up to date on current affairs impacting relevant Practice Groups.
• Briefing and offering guidance to the Research team to analyse internal client data to prepare annual Practice Group (where relevant) trend reports and provide ad hoc assistance to the team as required.

Pitches

• Brief the New Business Team (NBT) and offer specialist support to the NBT and Practice Groups on pitches, capability statements and the like.
• Work with partners and actively participate in strategically important pitches, including messaging, value add, credentials, preparation, rehearsal, follow up.

Client Relationship Management

• Manage and support assigned client teams with the development and execution of client plans.
• Advise and support partners on client engagement best practice (including preparation strategies, meeting structures, client specific strategies).
• Drive cross-selling and client targeting initiatives.
• Encourage the use of InterAction (within the relevant teams – incl. secretaries), beyond simply the maintenance of client contact information (i.e. logging/sharing activities, encouraging the use of working lists etc.)
• Be familiar with the clients and proposed target clients relevant to each of the Practice Groups to be able to help identify opportunities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to implement
• Adaptability
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Client focus
• Creativity and innovation
• Initiative
• Interactive communication
• Problem solving
• Relationship building
• Resilience
• Self confidence
• Strategic thinking
• Stress management
• Teamwork
• Writing skills

Bowmans is committed to achieving the objectives set in its transformation charter, and the targets in its employment equity plan.  All recruitment decisions will be taken with due consideration being given to these objectives

Business Development Coordinator – Corporate Department – Cape Town, South Africa

The Business Development Coordinator (BDC) – Corporate is responsible for working with the relevant Business Development Manager (BDM) and Corporate Department to support and implement innovative short and long term business development and marketing strategies, tactics and activities that will support the Firm’s legal teams making up the Corporate Department specifically: Competition; M&A; Tax and TMT  (the Practice Groups) and assist in driving the Firm’s overall BD strategy and client relationship programme forward.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed Degree/Diploma with at least 3 years’ experience in business development or a related field within a corporate, legal or professional services environment essential
• LLB/similar with Completed Articles will be advantageous

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Planning and Strategy
• Assist with developing and implementing the business development strategies and initiatives in line with the firm’s and Practice Groups’ objectives and best practice to drive revenue growth and raise market profile across practices and sectors.
• Assist with driving strategic and business planning support to the Practice Groups and client teams.
• Undertake research and analysis (trends and industry developments; competitor activity; and potential opportunities).
• Assist in implementing innovative short- and long-term strategies, tactics and activities that will support the Practice Groups.
• Arrange and coordinate regular meetings as required per Practice Group and prepare and circulate meeting notes with action points and subsequent follow-ups to ensure and maintain momentum.
• Keep the wider BD team updated on business development activities to encourage team cohesion and fully leverage any initiatives.
• Working with BD colleagues to support various Africa-related BD initiatives to promote co-ordinated activities across all offices.
• Collaborate with other Business Services teams to ensure that holistic and integrated business services are delivered.

BD Collateral and Infrastructure

• Ensure regular deal and matter reporting in line with the firm’s BD processes and infrastructure.
• Ensure all relevant BD collateral (credentials, profiles, CVs, case studies etc) necessary to support the BD objectives of the group are developed, maintained and kept up-to-date, and loaded on the firm’s central BD databases.
• Assist with all directory submissions in line with Firm processes (Chambers, IFLR1000 and The Legal 500) for the Practice Groups.

Campaigns/ Initiatives and Projects

• Assist with developing, advising and supporting the implementation of BD initiatives, campaigns and projects in line with the Firm’s and Practice Groups’ strategy and plans.
• Supporting partners in initiatives to raise both internal (identifying cross-sell opportunities, internal training) and external profile of the Practice Groups (e.g. newsflashes, seminars, conferences).
• Working with partners to identify and pursue new client opportunities, market opportunities, and product development opportunities.
• Coordinate and provide comprehensive support for BD trips / conferences, initiatives, events and related BD projects (including managing action items post-event).

Research/Analysis

• Identifying and analysing market trends to provide strategic insights into market developments focused on supporting identified campaigns, initiatives and projects, as well as to inform potential BD opportunities.
• Prepare strategically important client briefing notes.
• Stay up to date on current affairs impacting relevant Practice Groups.
• Briefing and offering guidance to the Research team to analyse internal client data to prepare annual Practice Group (where relevant) trend reports and provide ad hoc assistance to the team as required.

Pitches

• Brief the New Business Team (NBT) and offer specialist support to the NBT and Practice Groups on pitches, capability statements and the like.
• Work with partners and actively participate in strategically important pitches, including messaging, value add, credentials, preparation, rehearsal, follow up.

Client Relationship Management

• Manage and support assigned client teams with the development and execution of client plans.
• Advise and support partners on client engagement best practice (including preparation strategies, meeting structures, client specific strategies).
• Drive cross-selling and client targeting initiatives.
• Encourage the use of InterAction (within the relevant teams – incl. secretaries), beyond simply the maintenance of client contact information (i.e. logging/sharing activities, encouraging the use of working lists etc.)
• Be familiar with the clients and proposed target clients relevant to each of the Practice Groups to be able to help identify opportunities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to implement
• Adaptability
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Client focus
• Creativity and innovation
• Initiative
• Interactive communication
• Problem solving
• Relationship building
• Resilience
• Self confidence
• Strategic thinking
• Stress management
• Teamwork
• Writing skills

Bowmans is committed to achieving the objectives set in its transformation charter, and the targets in its employment equity plan.  All recruitment decisions will be taken with due consideration being given to these objectives

Junior Personal Assistant – Finance Department – Johannesburg, South Africa

Purpose:

Responsible for providing administrative and secretarial services to the Group CFO and Finance department, ensuring efficient and effective operations.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Senior Certificate, Secretarial diploma
• 5 years of experience in administrative roles or as a Personal Assistant.
• Accounting qualification is advantageous
• Experience in billing is advantageous.
• Intermediate/Advance proficiency in MS Office.

Key Accountabilities   

Act as first point of contact

• Liaise with people both inside and outside the firm.
• Act with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Connecting people: Professional and effective communication internally/externally

• Screening of all calls to ensure that calls are dealt with and/or directed to correct professionals
• Possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills and good telephone manner to ensure that all staff members, colleagues and clients are treated professionally
• Manage all forms of communication efficiently to ensure that correct message gets across effectively.

Diary Management: Scheduling and maintaining of calendars

• Organise and manage various diaries as and when required.
• Ensuring that the correct people are invited and available to attend; tracking of responses and or attendance, booking boardroom for meetings and conference calls (VC), booking catering if necessary, making sure enough time is allocated for travel for offsite meetings.

Document Generation

• Producing documents and presentations as and when necessary.
• Ensure the accurate typing of all documents, paying special attention to detail and ensuring good spelling / grammar / punctuation.
• Knowledge of and adherence to ‘in-house’ styles to maintain standardisation and that the quality of documents produced are of a high standard.
• Familiar with amending documents using track changes, cross referencing and the ability to carry out changes to various documents.

Office administration & Finance Support

• Maintain strong attention to detail, possess good organisational skills.
• Control filing systems.
• Knowledge of and adherence to office practices and procedures to ensure tasks are carried out efficiently.
• Provide necessary support on various projects as and when required.
• Ensure relevant information (agendas / partner packs) is distributed in preparation for meetings.
• Assist the Finance department with various admin tasks –
  • Prepare, collate and co-ordinate the delivery of annual Partner Tax packs and related documents.
  • Support with reporting.
  • Support the update of partner Investec loan processes.
  • Property Investment administration including cash distribution payment and communication.
  • Clean up of finance data as and when required.
  • Various other admin tasks as and when required

Travel Arrangements

• Make travel arrangements as and when required, understanding preferences and ensuring cost effectiveness.
• Set up a travel itinerary and prepare relevant documentation.
• Research travel and immigration requirements. Ensure that they are all met, and Visa applications are processed timeously.
• Manage unforeseen travel changes

Finance Administration

• Be proficient on the ERP, with good understanding of the billing processes and procurement process.
• Assist with monthly billing as and when required.
• Processing requisitions on the ERP, various invoices and reimbursements.

Relationship Building

• Develop and maintain relationships with all levels of staff as a trusted resource.
• Maintain strong working relationships with and have open and transparent communication between all members of the team
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure quality of service delivery

Meeting Deadline

• Work is completed efficiently and effectively in the stipulated time frame.
• Pro-active time management to ensure all deadlines are met.

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Interactive Communication
• Initiative,
• Problem solving
• Resilience
• Writing Skills
• Using Information Technology

Bowmans is committed to achieving the objectives set in its transformation charter, and the targets in its employment equity plan.  All recruitment decisions will be taken with due consideration being given to these objectives

Events Co-ordinator – Business Development – Cape Town, South Africa

Purpose:

Responsible for planning, implementing, and managing events that align with the firm’s business development and marketing strategy and providing on-the-ground support in Cape Town on behalf of Reputation team.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Events Planning or Marketing Degree/ Diploma/ Equivalent qualification
• 7-10 years’ work experience, with solid experience in a professional services environment

Key Accountabilities

Events Management:

• Work closely with Events Manager, BDMs and internal stakeholders regarding the selection and planning of events mainly in Cape Town, but also in Durban.
• Work closely with events team to ensure the successful delivery of selected, identified internal and all external events.
• Create and maintain a list of suitable external venues and restaurants.
• Prepare and manage detailed project plans and budgets for events.
• Liaise with stakeholders on the guest lists for events and compile these using the firm’s CRM system.
• Prepare and send invitations. Ensure these are aligned to the Bowmans style guide.
• Manage RSVPs on the client relationship management system and track manual RSVPs (when necessary) and print name tags.
• Work with stakeholders and the brand team to ensure there is appropriate marketing collateral available for each event.
• Work with the digital communications team to ensure that events and speaking opportunities are profiled appropriately on social media.
• Undertake general events management and deal with unforeseen events and issues as they arise.
• Update the CRM system with information on events attendance.
• Compile events reports and input on monthly reports on events held.

Publish events reports and photographs on the firm’s intranet and recordings on the firm’s website.

Branding and Promotional Gifts Management:          

• Identify appropriate corporate gifts (either to be kept in stock or for specific events) and branded stationery, including business cards needed for CPT events.
• Ensure that flowers and gift baskets ordered by the events team for clients on request by partners meet the standard required.

Supplier Management:

• Work with the facilities and broader events team to source and assess potential new suppliers, including venues, ensuring that they comply with the firm’s BEE requirements.
• Manage suppliers’ output and service delivery.
• Ensure that relevant contracts are sent to the Events Manger for approval and ensure suppliers’ payments are up to date.

Finance Management, Administration and Reporting:

• Process supplier invoices for payment.
• FICA new suppliers when needed.
• Ensure suppliers’ payments are up to date.
• Administer and track costs relating to the events budget.
• Provide input into post event reports and budget recons.

Marketing & Communications Support:

• Arrange professional photoshoots and or take employee photographs as needed.
• Format and distribute internal and external newsflashes and newsletters using the firm’s email distribution system, Tikit if necessary.
• Assist with the drafting and uploading of events related social media posts

Relationship Building:

• Develop and maintain relationships with Bowmans employees as a trusted advisor.
• Maintain strong working relationships with and have open and transparent communication among all members of the Business Development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors to ensure service delivery of a high quality.

Competencies:

• Achievement Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Client Focus
• Stress Management
• Teamwork
• Writing Skills
• Business Perspective
• Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards

Bowmans is committed to achieving the objectives set in its transformation charter, and the targets in its employment equity plan.  All recruitment decisions will be taken with due consideration being given to these objectives.

Senior IT Helpdesk Officer – Information Technology – Cape Town, South Africa

Purpose:

Provide timely and efficient support to the employees of the Firm on hardware, software, audio visual events and special IT related requests.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 4-6 years’ in a similar in a professional services environment
• Senior Certificate essential
• COMPTIA A+ N+ essential 
• MCSE preferable
• Good understanding of computer hardware and software (windows based operating systems and Microsoft office applications)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective client service orientation

Key Accountabilities

Problem Identification and Resolution

• Investigate and identify the source of the problem independently
• develop and implement a solution for the problem
• Proactive solution implementation to prevent recurrence of similar problems in the future
• Responsible to identify optimal solutions, thinking first in terms of possible approaches and flexibilities in the system vs. blind adherence to rules or procedures
• Responsible to deal with more complex, escalated requests

Prepare for Audio Visuals Events        

• Obtain details for the event
• Liaise with user to determine any special requirements
• Set up boardroom before event
• Ensure everything is working
• Decommission room and collect equipment when event is over

Repair and Maintain

• Conduct repairs timeously on both hardware and software
• Log a call with supplier if repairs cannot be done in house.
• Supply loan equipment to user where appropriate.
• Ensure audio visual facilities are in working order daily basis
• Maintain all IT equipment on a regular basis e.g. printers, fax machines, copiers

Inventory

• Maintain adequate levels of IT stock. This includes both consumables and hardware
• Report hardware levels to IT Manager/IT Secretary

Install Software for Users

• Receive request for software from user
• Obtain software from Bowmans IT software repository or internet for special application
• Install software for user
• Train user on how to use software

User Moves

• Re-connect desktop/laptop, phone and printer
• Update systems where relevant

IT Projects

• Contribute to IT projects as required

Leadership

• Provide informal guidance to junior members of the team on more complex issues

Relationship Building:

• Develop and maintain relationships with all levels of staff as a trusted IT resource.
• Maintain strong working relationships with and have open and transparent communication between all members of the IT team

Customer services

• Respond to client needs in a timely, professional, helpful, and courteous manner, regardless of client attitude.

Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Client Focus
• Initiative
• Interactive communication
• Problem solving
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Using Information Technology

Bowmans is committed to achieving the objectives set in its transformation charter, and the targets in its employment equity plan.  All recruitment decisions will be taken with due consideration being given to these objectives.

Graduate Recruitment Manager – Talent Department – Johannesburg, South Africa

Purpose:

Providing a specialist graduate recruitment and graduate management function focused on the attraction of high calibre candidate attorneys, this role manages the effective recruitment of high quality and diverse young talent/graduates & students into Bowmans. The successful individual will provide dedicated resourcing advice and guidance to their stakeholders across a number of locations and disciplines, ensuring that all early careers talent acquisition activity is executed to the highest standard. 

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field essential
• Honours in HR or related field preferred
• 3 years specialist experience in graduate recruitment, preferably gained in a professional services environment
• 2 years working at managerial level
• Full spectrum of recruitment, development and management of graduate talent

Key Accountabilities:

• Management of the graduate recruitment & selection process for CA’s
• Social Media Presence and Platforms
• Management of signed / prospective / future signed CLPS
• Data & Reporting
• Bursary & School Projects
• Events Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Financial Management
• Management and Leadership

Competencies

• Interactive Communication
• Organisational Awareness
• Partnering
• Resilience
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork
• Business Perspective
• Human Resources Management
• Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards

Bowmans is committed to achieving the objectives set in its transformation charter, and the targets in its employment equity plan.  All recruitment decisions will be taken with due consideration being given to these objectives

Despatch Clerk/Driver (3-6 month Fixed Term Contract) – Operations Department – Cape Town, South Africa

Purpose:

To assist in the dispatching of documents, serving and filing of legal documents, collections and deliveries of posts/parcels to internal and external clients.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Senior Certificate essential
• 0-1 year

Key Accountabilities

Deliveries and Collections

• Assist with internal collecting and distributing of mail, parcels, newspapers, copy paper etc.
• Attend to external collecting and distributing of mail, parcels, bank documents etc., in and around the Cape Town area.
• Preparing, collecting and delivering mail to post offices or docex.

General Administration

• Purchasing office supplies
• Assist with any other duties for the day

Relationship Building

• Develop and maintain relationships with all levels of staff as a trusted resource.
• Maintain strong working relationships with and have open and transparent communication between all members of the operations team.

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Interactive Communication
• Relationship Building
• Resilience

Bowmans is committed to achieving the objectives set in its transformation charter, and the targets in its employment equity plan.  All recruitment decisions will be taken with due consideration being given to these objectives.

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All the best with your applications.