Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a Marketing & Business Development Coordinator to join a growing international law firm with offices across the Middle East. This role supports the firm's expanding regional footprint, driven by increased lateral hiring and the recent opening of the Riyadh office. The successful candidate may be based in either Dubai or Abu Dhabi, depending on preference. The Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the Middle East Business Development (BD) function, with approximately 80% of the role focused on proposals, pitch submissions and RFP responses, alongside broader marketing support across three regional offices. Key Responsibilities: 1. Prepare proposals, RFPs, and pitch presentations in PowerPoint and Word, working closely with lawyers and BD managers. 2. Track pitch outcomes, wins, and losses, and maintain accurate experience lists, case studies and credentials materials. 3. Maintain and update the firm's client/contact database (Salesforce). 4. Support practice, industry, and office events, sponsorships, and memberships to enhance market visibility. 5. Support the execution of BD and marketing strategies, plans, and initiatives. 6. Assist with drafting submissions for legal directories, including Chambers and Legal 500. 7. Provide administrative and coordination support to the regional BD function, including research, budgets, and reporting. 8. Facilitate communication across practices and offices. 9. Flexibility to support occasional after-hours client events. Skills & Competencies: 1. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. 2. Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills. 3. High attention to detail, strong organisational ability, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines. 4. Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach. 5. Advanced MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills; Salesforce experience is a plus.



Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree preferred. 2. 1-3 years of marketing or business development experience, ideally within professional services. 3. Law firm experience is beneficial but not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior BD professional - or a high-performing EA looking to transition into marketing/BD - to join a fast-paced, growing regional team. #MENARecruitStrength #BusinessDevelopment #MarketingJobsUAE #LegalIndustryCareers #DubaiJobs #AbuDhabiJobs #ProfessionalServices #BDCoordinator #MiddleEastCareers



About the company

MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.