Business Development Specialist

Carter Murray is proud to be working alongside an international law firm based in Riyadh who are looking for a Business Development Specialist to join the team.

Role Summary

This is a varied role requiring excellent team-working and communication skills as well as the ability to build strong, trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders and client contacts, and to work collaboratively with brand, marketing, communications, research and business development specialists across our global firm.

The Business Development Specialist will have several years of experience of working for a global firm in a fast-paced, professional, and client-focused environment. They may have operated in a specialist team providing support to multiple practice groups, for example Pitching or Content, or they may have been focused on providing broader business development support to a particular practice group or sector.

Key Responsibilities

The role holder will be responsible for working collaboratively as part of the Global Business Development team to:

• Support the identification and qualification of new business opportunities by conducting research, analyzing market and client data, and preparing background materials for BD initiatives.
• Assist with client relationship mapping, tracking engagement, and providing insights to help inform client cultivation strategies.
• Contribute to the preparation and development of client pitches, proposals, and capability statements, ensuring materials are accurate, relevant, and aligned with client needs and firm priorities.
• Maintain and update pitch-related content, such as deal lists, lawyer bios, and case studies, and ensures consistency across BD outputs.
• Support the execution of thought leadership and market positioning activities by conducting research on industry trends, competitor activity, and client interests.
• Assist in the development and distribution of content for rankings, awards, and external events, helping to raise the profile of the practice and its partners.
• Collaborate with BD managers, coordinators, and other business services teams to gather information, share insights, and support the delivery of integrated BD initiatives.
• Act as a key resource for data collection, analysis, and reporting, supporting cross-functional projects and process improvements.

Key Requirements

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