Marketing and Business Development Advisor – Middle East

About the role

The Marketing and Business Development Advisor will support the Middle East practice, working closely with senior M&BD managers and local lawyers to deliver business development and marketing initiatives aligned with regional and global strategic goals.

Key responsibilities

• Manage pitches, RFP responses and credentials, ensuring best‑practice approaches and coordinating with finance, pricing, compliance and legal teams.
• Support client relationship initiatives, conduct client listening interviews and embed feedback into practice development.
• Maintain and analyse M&BD information systems, including the firm’s CRM (InterAction) and marketing platforms.
• Coordinate local client events, directory entries, award submissions and produce marketing communications such as newsletters and thought‑leadership content.

Required profile

• 4‑5 years of experience in business development or marketing, preferably in the Middle East.
• Strong commercial awareness, excellent written and verbal communication, and a proactive, team‑oriented attitude.
• Effective project‑management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Graduate‑level education with a good degree from a reputable institution.

Required skills

• Client Relationship Management
• Project management
• Business development
• Marketing