BD Proposals Specialist — Arabic/English (Dubai/Riyadh)

Gateworth Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 246,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateworth Group is seeking a Business Development Assistant for an international law firm in Dubai, UAE. The role supports BD and marketing efforts across GCC, reporting to the BD Manager and global team, with flexibility to be based in Dubai or Riyadh.

Responsibilities include preparing pitches, updating credentials and marketing collateral, coordinating submissions, and event planning. Candidates should have 2-3 years in a professional services setting and be fluent in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant industry experience preferably within an international law firm or professional services background.
• Proficiency in drafting proposals in English and Arabic; bilingual required.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and coordination of pitches, proposals and panel submissions under tight deadlines.
• Maintain and update credentials, experience lists and marketing collateral.
• Support legal directory rankings submissions and manage timelines.
• Identify opportunities through research and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with event planning and delivery, liaising with internal/external stakeholders.
• Monitor market developments to identify cross-selling opportunities across practices/offices.
• Support profile-raising activities and client development strategies with the BD team.

Skills

Business development

Proposal writing

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English/Arabic

Job description

Gateworth Group is seeking a Business Development Assistant for an international law firm in Dubai, UAE. The role supports BD and marketing efforts across GCC, reporting to the BD Manager and global team, with flexibility to be based in Dubai or Riyadh.

Responsibilities include preparing pitches, updating credentials and marketing collateral, coordinating submissions, and event planning. Candidates should have 2-3 years in a professional services setting and be fluent in English and Arabic.