Business Development Manager - Legal (Banking-focused)

A leading international law firm is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support its Banking practice in Riyadh. This is a pivotal role for an experienced legal or professional services business development professional who can partner closely with senior stakeholders, turn strategy into action, and help grow market presence across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. What you'll do • Lead annual business plans, budgets, campaigns, and marketing initiatives for the Riyadh office and relevant practices. • Manage high-value pitches and strategic bids, from approach and team formation through content, production, pricing processes, and post-pitch follow-up. • Identify opportunities for cross-office collaboration and support regional growth initiatives. • Build the firm's profile through targeted campaigns, PR support, directories, league tables, client events, seminars, and roundtables. • Develop and support key client programmes, including client research, opportunity identification, feedback activity, and relationship development. • Ensure client-facing materials, digital channels, credentials, CVs, and communications are accurate, consistent, and brand compliant. • Track win/loss performance and marketing activity, translating insights into practical improvements. • Promote efficient ways of working and encourage effective use of CRM and experience-management systems. What we're looking for • Fluent Arabic and English communication skills, a must • A degree in marketing, law, business, or a related discipline. • Previous business development experience within a law firm or professional services environment. • Strong project-management capability, with confidence managing multiple competing priorities. • Experience working directly with senior stakeholders and clients. • Commercial judgment and the ability to spot and develop business opportunities. • Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and attention-to-detail skills. • Strong working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Show more Show less