Business Development Executive

Job description / Role

Business Development Executive - Dubai - Law Firm - 3-6 years experience

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Business developer who has solid exposure working in a law firm and comfortable with managing their own caseload.

This full-time position is based in the UAE and reports to the Senior Business Development & Marketing Manager, taking day-to-day instructions from both the local and regional fee earners (FEs). The role holder is an integral member of the Middle East BD & Marketing (ME BDM) team, supporting regional practice groups/offices and working on both office-specific and regional BD projects. S/he will also work closely with the global BDM team as required.

Over four years' experience gained in a professional services or consultancy environment, law firm experience is preferred.
- Exceptional eye for detail and a good level of technical competence.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Strong project management skills with a pro-active approach.
- Ability to take responsibility for and lead projects.
- An appreciation of a partnership environment and specific issues affecting the delivery of legal services.
- Ability to work effectively with and motivate partners and others.
- Self-motivated and able to demonstrate determination and persistence.
- Good team player.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but not be limited to:
- Bids
- Market Intelligence
- Conferences/Sponsorships
- Firm Events
- Database
- Collateral - drive the production of tailored materials such as office brochures/group experience statements
- Client alerts - drive/manage client alerts, including proactively feeding through office news/deals/articles for publications
- Website - ensure that the firm website is up-to-date/adequately reflects the skills/experience of the regional network.

Requirements

- Exceptional eye for detail and a good level of technical competence.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Strong project management skills with a pro-active approach.
- Ability to take responsibility for and lead projects.
- An appreciation of a partnership environment and specific issues affecting the delivery of legal services.
- Ability to work effectively with and motivate partners and others.
- Self-motivated and able to demonstrate determination and persistence.
- Good team player.

The salary will be candidate driven but is expected to be between the £37,500 and £50,000 deepening on experience and exposure.

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