The Role
A fantastic opportunity has opened up for an experienced Business Development Manager to join the Abu Dhabi office of a well-known US law firm. This office serves an impressive client base and offers a diverse range of services. This role will focus on supporting ambitious growth plans for the Abu Dhabi office through strategic business development, high-profile campaigns, events, and communications across all practice areas. The successful candidate will work closely with a Dubai-based Senior BD Manager and be supported by a co-ordinator based in London. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with Abu Dhabi partners and the UK BD team to develop business development strategies and marketing campaigns aligned with firm goals. - Lead efforts to drive revenue and build relationships in key sectors, including corporate and energy. - Manage the business development and marketing budget for the Abu Dhabi office, ensuring cost-effective campaigns and initiatives. - Draft and coordinate pitch documents for new business opportunities, working closely with the global BD and Bids teams. - Maintain up-to-date pitch materials and credentials, in collaboration with London-based operations teams. - Organize high-profile events in collaboration with lawyers and the global events team to strengthen client relationships and maximize ROI. - Support internal communications to ensure the firms activities in Abu Dhabi and the broader region are well understood across the global network. - Lead directory and award submissions to elevate the market profile of the Abu Dhabi office and its practice areas.Requirements
The firm is seeking a strategic, hands-on professional who is experienced in business development and has worked within a global law firm or similar environment. The ideal candidate will have: - Proven experience in a Business Development role at a management level, ideally within a law firm and/or have legal background. - Strong commercial acumen with the ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion. - Experience working with international teams and the ability to communicate efficiently across time zones. - Excellent influencing skills, with a strong ability to build relationships at all levels. - A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. - Familiarity with CRM systems and the ability to generate meaningful business intelligence. - A track record of working in lean teams where they have needed to "roll their sleeves up" and take on a range of responsibilities.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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