Our international law firm client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to help shape and drive its Real Estate sector strategy. Working closely with the Sector Head, you will lead business development activity for the London Real Estate group while playing a key role in delivering the wider sector strategy.
What's On Offer:
Salary to £85,000
09:30-17:30 working hours and hybrid working of 50% office based per week
Excellent employee benefits
Stunning offices and sought-after City location
Business Development Manager - What You'll Be Doing:
Act as the primary BD contact for allocated Real Estate teams, ensuring consistent and high-quality support
Work closely with partners and senior stakeholders to understand priorities, challenges, and growth opportunities
Support the development and delivery of team-level BD plans aligned to divisional strategy
Provide practical, commercially focused advice to fee-earners on business development activity
Contribute insight and intelligence to support strategic decision-making
Help identify new market opportunities, client segments, and growth areas
Manage day-to-day business development activity across assigned teams, ensuring delivery is proactive and well-coordinated
Support and coordinate pitches, proposals and capability materials, ensuring high-quality and consistent outputs
Oversee the development of credentials, presentations and marketing collateral aligned to client needs
Work with marketing specialists to ensure activity is integrated across channels
Contribute to raising the profile and market position of the Real Estate division
Business Development Manager - What We're Looking For:
At least 3-5 years' experience in a managerial business development role within legal or professional services, ideally within the Real Estate Sector but not essential.
Strong understanding of BD fundamentals, including pitching, client development, campaigns and events
Confidence working with partners and senior stakeholders in a collegiate but commercially driven environment
Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to take ownership of workstreams
Commercial awareness and an interest in the Real Estate sector
