Research and Business Development Associate

3 days ago


Pakistan Riverstone Legal Full time 840,000 - 1,008,000 per year

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates based in Lahore or Karachi) - No relocation or travel required.

Reports to: Team Lead – Business & Professional Immigration

About Riverstone Legal

Riverstone Legal is a UAE-based global immigration and citizenship planning firm. We specialise in Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI), Residency-by-Investment (RBI), and other global mobility solutions, helping individuals and families explore pathways to live, work, and invest internationally.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Research and Business Development Associate to join our expanding team.

This is a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary role suited to a motivated, detail-oriented fresh graduate who is eager to learn, and capable of handling diverse responsibilities spanning operations, research, and client support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and operational support to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of the team.
  • Assist in casework and legal drafting for global immigration and investment migration files.
  • Conduct structured legal and policy research on global citizenship, residency, and visa programmes.
  • Prepare client summaries, draft correspondences, and supporting documents under supervision.
  • Assist with client communication, including drafting responses, scheduling consultations, and maintaining organised records.
  • Track and update immigration programme requirements, costs, and policy changes from official sources.
  • Support business development activities such as preparing partnership briefs, outreach summaries, and maintaining lead databases.
  • Contribute to document management and workflow coordination across departments.
  • Prepare marketing or presentation materials when required for client or partner projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (preferably in Law, International Relations, Business, or a related discipline).
  • Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong research, analytical, and drafting ability.
  • Highly organised, responsible, and attentive to detail.
  • Tech savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable with learning other administrative software and online research tools.
  • Self-starter, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic, international work environment.
  • Ability to thrive under deadlines and adapt to a multi-tasking role.

Preferred Attributes

  • Strong sense of professionalism and commitment to quality work.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours across international time zones when required.
  • Interest in international mobility, law, or business development.

Why Join Us

  • Work directly with experienced immigration and law professionals.
  • Gain hands-on experience in global immigration law, research, and client handling.
  • Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding international firm.
  • Career progression based on merit, performance, and initiative.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Rs70,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

  • Please confirm the name of the city where you are currently based?

Work Location: Remote



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