Middle East Legal Gateway (MELG) is looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join our team.

This position is specifically designed for fresh graduates and early-career professionals with up to 2 years of experience who are interested in building a career in business development within the legal and professional services sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for the firm.

• Research potential clients, companies, industries, and strategic markets.

• Generate leads and support the development of new client relationships.

• Reach out to prospective clients and introduce the firm’s legal services and capabilities.

• Arrange and coordinate meetings with prospective clients and business partners.

• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, company profiles, and business development materials.

• Maintain and regularly update the firm’s prospective-client and business-development database.

• Follow up on business opportunities and maintain professional communication with potential clients.

• Support the development of relationships with corporations, institutions, entrepreneurs, and international partners.

• Conduct market and competitor research to identify new sectors and opportunities for the firm.

• Work closely with the firm’s partners and lawyers to understand its practice areas and translate legal capabilities into business opportunities.

• Assist with networking activities, conferences, events, and other initiatives aimed at expanding the firm’s professional network.

• Contribute ideas for improving the firm’s market presence, client acquisition strategy, and overall business growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, or a related field.

• Fresh graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Maximum of 2 years of professional experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong command of both Arabic and English.

• Professional presentation and confidence in communicating with senior professionals and business owners.

• Strong research, organization, and follow-up skills.

• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in business development, sales, networking, and relationship management.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and actively pursue new opportunities.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and professional communication platforms, particularly LinkedIn.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is energetic, ambitious, persuasive, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate does not need extensive previous experience; we are particularly interested in individuals who demonstrate strong communication skills, business awareness, initiative, and the potential to grow into a successful business development professional.

Salary: JOD 500 per month.

This position provides an opportunity to gain direct exposure to the business side of a professional law firm, develop relationships with companies and decision-makers, and build practical experience in client development, market research, negotiation, and professional services.

About Middle East Legal Gateway

Middle East Legal Gateway (MELG) is a full-service law firm providing legal and advisory services to businesses, institutions, and individuals across a broad range of practice areas. We focus on delivering commercially driven legal solutions while developing long-term relationships with our clients and professional partners.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV with the position title “Business Development Executive” in their application.

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