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 firm’s 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.
- 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.
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Due to the volume of interest only successful applicants will be contacted directly.
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