Head of Business Development

Barratt Galvin

Dubai, UAE

Ref: OP936-110

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are representing a market-leading and dynamic law firm as they search for a Head of Business Development (Middle East). This varied role is based in the vibrant business and vacation hub of Dubai.

• To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 20 years career experience working on large infrastructure projects with a minimum value of 4 Billion SAR, with a Bachelor Degree in civil engineering or project management.
• A Professional Membership of an Engineering or Construction Management Society is viewed favourably.
• Bilingual communication skills in both English and Arabic are essential.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

Our generous remuneration packages are bespoke and provide a wide range of additional benefits to support both national and expatriate employees and their families. We take pride in offering long term and dynamic career opportunities and invest in our people through our global learning, development and leadership programs.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

Salary:
AED 53,000 to 55,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

Listed below are the minimum expectations for technical skills, experience and qualifications which individuals need to meet in order to perform their role:

• Possess a relevant Marketing Degree;
• Offer substantial business development and marketing experience within a law firm (preferably Magic Circle or top tier-US);
• An energetic approach to the development and understanding of Middle East market and practice;
• Demonstrated experience of people management;
• A respectful, trustworthy, and inspiring leader with excellent interpersonal skills and commercial acumen;
• Excellent professionalism, communication skills, attention to detail, and client focus;
• Ability to thrive under multiple simultaneous deadlines and projects.

About the Company

Barratt Galvin is an Australian based business providing recruitment solutions from a global perspective. Drawing on our networks throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK we are able to utilise our extensive experience recruiting locally within each region as well as facilitating international moves when the need arises.

Our experience spans small boutiques right through to mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. We recruit across a broad range of roles including:

Lawyer Paralegal Legal Secretary EA/PA HR Administration/Office Support

Please note, applicants are advised only to apply to Barratt Galvins job opportunities through the GulfTalent portal. All direct applications will be deleted.

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