Business Development Manager - Aerospace, Defence & Real Estate

Totum Partners; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance the Global Aerospace & Defence and Real Estate sectors. The role involves driving marketing strategies, engaging clients, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has proven business development experience and strong communication skills. The firm offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Collaborative workplace

Continuous learning opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or marketing within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Understanding of Aerospace & Defence or Real Estate sectors is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive global marketing and client development strategies.
• Support relationship-building with key clients.
• Use data to spot opportunities and inform decisions.
• Oversee flagship events and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with partners, lawyers, and business teams.

Skills

Business development experience

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building

Client-focused approach

Job description

Business Development Manager – Global Aerospace & Defence & Real Estate Sectors

London based

Hybrid working

Leading global law firm

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for business development and sector growth? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment? My client, a world-renowned law firm, is looking for a dynamic BD & Marketing Manager to help shape the future of their Global Aerospace & Defence and Global Real Estate sectors.

This is your opportunity to work at the heart of two high-profile, fast-evolving sectors. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders across the globe, drive strategic initiatives, and play a key role in positioning my client as a market leader.

The remit of this Business Development Manager role will be varied and includes:

• Lead Strategy Execution: Drive and deliver global marketing and client development strategies for both sectors.
• Client Engagement: Support relationship-building with key clients and prospects, ensuring impactful outreach and cross-sector collaboration.
• Market Insight: Use data and intelligence to spot opportunities, inform decisions, and shape go-to-market plans.
• Campaigns & Events: Oversee flagship events, marketing campaigns, and profile-raising initiatives across international markets.
• Collaboration: Work closely with partners, lawyers, and business teams to align efforts and amplify global presence.

The successful candidate for this Business Development Manager role will bring:

• Proven experience in business development or marketing, within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Understanding of, or an interest in the Aerospace & Defence or Real Estate sectors.
• A global mindset and the ability to work across cultures and time zones.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• A proactive, client-focused approach with a knack for turning ideas into action.

In return, my client offers:

• A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace.
• Hybrid working model.
• Continuous learning through formal training, mentoring, and on-the-job development.
• A comprehensive benefits package covering wellbeing, financial, lifestyle, and family support.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.