Business Development (BD) Assistant

The Role

Our dynamic and culturally diverse Regional Business Development Team is currently seeking a Business Development (BD) Assistant to join us. This role is based in our Belgrade office and offers broad exposure to regional business development activities and the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions.

At Kinstellar, we are committed to delivering exceptional client service across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE) and Central Asia. With offices in 12 jurisdictions and over 350 local and international lawyers, we handle the most important and complex assignments for clients across diverse industries. As a BD Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operations of our regional BD team, maintaining accurate records and helping to coordinate client meetings and roadshows.

Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued within our firm. As a BD Assistant, you will work closely with our BD Directors and the wider BD team across the firm’s offices. This collaborative environment will allow you to actively contribute to business development projects and initiatives, gaining a thorough understanding of how a leading regional law firm develops and maintains client relationships.

In this exciting role, you will have the chance to make a significant impact by supporting our BD team’s ability to engage clients and drive new business opportunities. Your contributions will play a meaningful part in Kinstellar’s continued growth and regional success.

Responsibilities Include:

• Keeping our CRM records and BD trackers accurate and up to date
• Helping to coordinate client meetings, roadshows and business development trips across the region
• Preparing and organising materials for meetings, client activities and regional projects
• Supporting the day-to-day use of our BD tools and systems
• Taking on new BD projects and building your understanding of how a leading regional law firm grows its client relationships
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Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Interest in business development and client relationships in a professional services environment
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Comfortable managing priorities and working with people across different offices
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Confident with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM systems is a plus

What We Offer:

At Kinstellar, we prioritise your goals. We begin by understanding your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities that unlock your full potential. By joining our team of exceptional talents, you become part of our high culture where we are committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer:

• High-level Corporate Culture: Our culture comes to life through our five core values: Excellence, Insight, Integrity, Team Spirit and Drive. At Kinstellar, we place a premium on integrity and are the only regional law firm with a dedicated risk and compliance team, along with a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance program.
• Learning & Development: Benefit from professional development and training in a leading CEE & CA law firm, engaging in interesting work for reputable local and international clients.
• Wellbeing: Experience comprehensive benefits tailored to individual needs, fostering your mental and physical wellbeing. We prioritize your work-life balance with firm-wide days off and offer competitive compensation, including future salary growth and an annual performance bonus.
• Social Impact: Engage in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives for both local and global impact. Our employee-driven Community Investment program includes pro bono work, volunteering, donations, and sponsorships.

Why Kinstellar?

At Kinstellar, we provide premium legal services and pride ourselves on having a collaborative, team-oriented, future-looking culture providing unique development opportunities to grow in a highly supportive working environment throughout all stages of your career. You will have the opportunity to work with outstanding lawyers of Emerging Europe, Central Asia and of the world’s greatest referring law firms on highly complex cases. We are a purpose-driven organisation, with outstanding sector and service line expertise, knowledge and commitment to client service and innovation.

We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. So, we are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, balancing the way you work and your lifestyle with hybrid working options.

Equal Opportunities!

Kinstellar provides equal opportunities to all attorneys, employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type with regard to ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics.

Joining Kinstellar means working with some of the finest legal minds in Emerging Europe and Central Asia on the region’s most challenging mandates. We attract the best and brightest talents to help us continue our stellar growth.

Do you consider yourself Stellar? Apply Now!

At Kinstellar we welcome direct applications. Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English electronically.  We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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