Business Development Specialist📣 Job Ad

About the Role

White & Case LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join its Business Development & Marketing team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is key to enhancing the Firm's reputation, expanding its client base, and driving revenue growth. The Business Development & Marketing team develops and implements marketing plans to promote the Firm's legal services, supported by market research to identify industry trends and client needs. The Specialist will provide professional support, delivering research, analysis, and process assistance for core business development activities, including supporting BD Managers and teams with pitches, proposals, and market research.

Operating within White & Case's Middle East network, the Riyadh office is a significant hub with over 70 years of regional experience. The team comprises over 30 lawyers with local and international expertise, advising on high-stakes transactions and disputes across areas such as Islamic finance, capital markets, M&A, project development, and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the identification and qualification of new business opportunities through research, market and client data analysis, and preparation of background materials.
• Assist with client relationship mapping, engagement tracking, and providing insights for client cultivation strategies.
• Contribute to the preparation and development of client pitches, proposals, and capability statements, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with client needs and firm priorities.
• Maintain and update pitch-related content, including deal lists, lawyer bios, and case studies, ensuring consistency.
• Support thought leadership and market positioning activities by researching industry trends, competitor activity, and client interests.
• Assist in the development and distribution of content for directory submissions, rankings, awards, and external events.
• Collaborate with Business Development Managers, Coordinators, and other business services teams to gather information, share insights, and support integrated business development initiatives.
• Provide technical, domain, and/or process expertise to the Business Development team, offering guidance on best practices and contributing to operational improvements.
• Mentor or provide informal guidance to junior team members.
• Conduct detailed analysis and investigations to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased business development effectiveness.
• Track and report on business development activities, ensuring data accuracy and supporting performance measurement.
• Act as a key resource for data collection, analysis, and reporting, supporting cross-functional projects and process improvements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience; professional certification is an advantage where appropriate.
• Specialist technical expertise in business development disciplines, including research, pitching support, market analysis, CRM, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of business development tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed research and analysis, investigate issues, and develop practical solutions within a defined scope and guidance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good understanding of how business development activities support practice group and firm objectives, and how business development collaborates with other business services.
• Clear and effective communication skills for collaboration with colleagues and information sharing with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• Business Development Methodologies
• Market Research
• Client Relationship Management
• Content Creation
• Event Planning
• Public Relations
• Research
• Analysis
• Problem-solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role reports to the Director, Business Development, Global Practices. Experience required for this role is 2-5 years.