Business Development Manager - Aerospace, Defence & Real Estate

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive marketing and client development strategies across Global Aerospace & Defence and Real Estate sectors. The ideal candidate has experience in business development, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. The role 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.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver global marketing and client development strategies for both sectors.
• Support relationship-building with key clients and prospects.
• Use data and intelligence to spot opportunities and inform decisions.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Communication

Client relationship building

Global mindset

Job description

Overview

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:

Responsibilities

• 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:

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.