Business Development Executive
We are a growing UAE-based legal consultancy providing a range of legal, litigation, and corporate services to individuals, businesses, and investors across the UAE. As we continue to expand, we are strengthening our business development function to support our growth. We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and results-driven Business Development Executive to drive client acquisition and generate qualified leads and new business opportunities across two key areas: legal and litigation matters under UAE law, including commercial, corporate, labor, personal status, and other disputes; and corporate services, including company formation and business setup across UAE mainland and free zones. This role is exclusively focused on business development within the UAE market , with all leads and business opportunities relating to legal, litigation, corporate, and business setup services in the UAE. This is a full-time, remote position.
Responsibilities:
Develop new business opportunities for legal and litigation services in the UAE by identifying prospective clients who require legal advice, dispute resolution, litigation support, contract-related services, or other legal assistance.
Develop new business opportunities for corporate services, including company formation and business setup across UAE mainland and free zones.
Generate qualified leads through market research, networking, referrals, and strategic outreach.
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients, businesses, investors, decision-makers, and referral partners.
Understand prospective clients’ needs and present the firm’s legal and corporate services as appropriate solutions.
Manage the business development process from initial client contact through follow-up, proposal coordination, negotiation, and conversion.
Coordinate closely with the internal team to ensure a smooth handover and onboarding of new clients.
Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, client communications, and follow-ups.
Monitor UAE market trends, competitor activity, and potential business opportunities to identify new channels for client acquisition and growth.
Skills & Technologies:
Strong business development, B2B Sales, lead generation, and client acquisition skills.
Proven ability to identify, approach, and convert prospective clients into business opportunities.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Strong networking skills with the ability to develop relationships with businesses, investors, decision-makers, and referral partners.
Good understanding of legal, litigation, corporate, and business setup services; prior experience in legal or professional services is highly preferred.
Ability to understand client needs and effectively present appropriate services and solutions.
Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
Fluent English is essential; Arabic is highly preferred.
Self-motivated, proactive, results-driven, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
Experience & Career Level: We are seeking an Experienced professional with a proven track record of 3-7 years in business development, sales, or client acquisition, ideally within the legal sector or a related professional services environment. Previous experience in the UAE market is highly preferred.
Required Skills:
Demonstrated experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Lead Generation, and Client Acquisition.
Good awareness of the UAE market, business environment, and applicable UAE laws and regulations relevant to the firm’s services.
Clear understanding of legal, litigation, corporate, and business setup services in the UAE.
Ability to understand clients’ business needs and present suitable legal and corporate services.
Ability to act as a liaison between clients and the firm’s legal advisors, ensuring clients’ needs are clearly understood and effectively communicated to the legal team.
Good understanding of UAE company formation and business setup, including Mainland and Free Zone structures.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage, negotiate, and build connections with prospective clients and business partners.
Ability to prepare and coordinate business proposals and follow up effectively with prospective clients.
Fluent English, both written and spoken; Arabic is highly preferred.
Self-motivated, proactive, results-driven, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
Education Requirements: While a specific degree is not mandated, a Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Marketing, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience will be highly valued.