Business Development Executive

Job description / Role

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a Business Development Executive who is passionate about the industry to join the Middle East operations of this international law firm. This firm has an outstanding history in the region and has really made its mark regionally within the last 5 years. They've successfully demonstrated their ability to win work and continue to grow with outstanding regional hires across fee-earning and business support roles. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly-skilled individual to join their team.

The primary function of this role will be to support the Business Development Manager in the delivery of the Middle East Business Plan. A key objective of this role is to assist in the location of opportunities within the region to win new business. A brief summary of tasks included:

* Project managing events including organising logistics and running the events on the ground.
* Project management of transactional bids;
* Supporting global sector and client teams to roll out campaigns across the Middle East
* Working with fee earners and external support to project manage awards and directory submissions for the region.
* Coordinating regional contributions and input into the business development system
* Producing reports as and when required for discreet projects and pursuits.
* Coordinating internal communications and playing a key role in creating and providing content for these communications and internal events

The Requirements

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

* A minimum of 1-2 years experience in a marketing/BD role within an international law firm or professional services environment
* A positive, can-do attitude with an eagerness to learn and develop
* Ability to earn trust and develop strong working relationships
* Strong influencing and negotiating skills
* Demonstrated experience working with senior stakeholders
* Ability to work across time zones and manage multiple deadlines
* Proven work history in the Middle East is desirable

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.