Business Development Manager Middle East

2 months ago

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Talent Pal Full time
About Latham & Watkins: Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration. About the Role:

The Business Development (BD) Manager Middle East is an integral part of Lathams Business Development team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing business development strategies in concert with the Business Development Associate Director for a number of key practices markets industries and clients within the Middle East region while developing and executing together with regional and global leadership the overall strategic plans objectives programmes and budgets in support of office(s) region(s) sector(s) and/or client(s) as assigned. This role will be located in our Riyadh office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and inoffice presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications: Other key responsibilities include:
  • Developing and maintaining an indepth knowledge of regional expertise client mix matter experience regional industry and trade groups and local media practice and media trends
  • Undertaking research and analysis to support the identification retention and/or development of clients prospective targets industries markets competition and conflicts and executing crossselling programmes
  • Collaborating with regional and global colleagues to access and supplement local expertise ranging from Brand & Communications Events EMarketing and the New Business Team which leads the production of pitch books presentations and responses to requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs)
  • Leading the drafting of submissions for legal directories related industry guides and awards
  • Collaborating with lawyers BD Events and the Brand & Communications teams on speaking opportunities thought leadership seminars webinars and other visibility initiatives


Wed love to hear from you if you:


  • Possess extensive knowledge of core marketing principles including internal communications public relations seminar and event planning branding market research competitive intelligence pitching and client development
  • Display excellent leadership and project management skills (i.e. organising planning problemsolving and decisionmaking) necessary for effective management
  • Exhibit welldeveloped and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm


And have:
  • A Bachelors degree or an equivalent in a related field
  • Progressively responsible business development and marketing experience in a legal or professional services environment
  • Supervisory and management experience
Benefits & Additional Information:

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:


  • Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
  • A pension plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee discounts
  • And more


Additionally we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.


Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity equal opportunity sustainability and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the worlds leading law firms and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers paralegals and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races ethnic backgrounds religions sexual orientations cultures and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. #LISL1 #MidSenior This job has been sourced from an external job board.
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