Business Development Manager (Real Estate) - FTC

Business Development Manager (Real Estate) - 12-14 Month FTC

If you're an experienced Business Development professional within the legal space, then this is an excellent opportunity to further establish yourself by joining this global law firm as a BD Manager, with a focus alongside the Real Estate team.

The firm blend deep local market insight with a global perspective, which has allowed them to stand out in the market through ensuring they passionately building strong, lasting, and meaningful relationships. Through adopting and delivering on a bold, dynamic, and agile approach, their clients to face the future with confidence.

The firm place diversity and inclusion at the heart of their culture, recognising and celebrating the diverse talent our society offers, and as such are committed to breaking down barriers and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The Role

This role is pivotal in aligning with the firmwide strategy and working closely with the global Practice Group Business Development team. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) to cover maternity leave.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Client Engagement: Support Partners in targeting potential clients and nurturing existing relationships.
• Market Insight: Stay updated on relevant developments, legislation, and regulations to enhance departmental knowledge and BD recommendations.
• Pitch Perfect: Create engaging pitch documents and presentations to strengthen client relationships.
• Networking: Leverage networking opportunities to build BD knowledge and profile, promoting the firm's strategy, brand, and services.
• Event Coordination: Organise and host internal and external events, seminars, webinars, and socials.
• Marketing Campaigns: Assist in the development and execution of effective marketing campaigns.
• Awards and Directories: Prepare compelling submissions for legal directories and awards to maintain and improve our rankings.
• Business Planning: Contribute to budgeting processes and monitor spend against budget within your area of responsibility.
• BD Systems: Maintain and utilise BD systems and infrastructure, including standard pitch content, credentials database, and client relationship management software.

About You:

The firm are committed to your ongoing training and development. To be considered, you should have significant BD and/or Marketing experience within a law firm, ideally supporting a Real Estate practice group. Strong written and numerical skills, a proactive approach, and a focus on process improvement are essential.

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