Client and Market Development Associate Manager, Global Aerospace & Defence and Global Real Est[...]

Clifford Chance; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a CMD Associate Manager for the Global Aerospace & Defence and Global Real Estate Sectors. This role involves overseeing client and marketing strategies, enhancing sector visibility, and driving client outreach. Candidates should have extensive experience in business development, preferably in law or professional services, and possess strong relationship-building skills. The position follows a hybrid working model, requiring at least 50% office presence.

Benefits

Training and coaching opportunities

Broad range of benefits supporting personal and professional life

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development, preferably in law or professional services.
• Knowledge of Aerospace & Defence or Real Estate sectors is advantageous.
• Proven success in developing and executing BD strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of client and marketing strategies for both sectors.
• Manage financial and business activities, providing insights for decision-making.
• Support branding, PR, and flagship events.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Strategic insight

Client-centric approach

Job description

Regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. No matter who they are or why they've reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. This is possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach across all our teams. Whichever area you join, you'll become part of an innovative, diverse, and ambitious team at Clifford Chance, a place where the brightest minds and best colleagues meet.

Job Description

The Role

As CMD Associate Manager for the Global Aerospace & Defence and Global Real Estate Sectors, you will work across key product areas and offices to deliver a global strategy. Your responsibilities will include client development, opportunity spotting, market analysis, profile raising activities, and evaluating ROI.

The aerospace & defence groups and Global Real Estate Sector at Clifford Chance comprise multidisciplinary teams of experienced lawyers providing innovative legal advice across all practice areas.

Sector Overview

Global Aerospace & Defence

This sector is characterized by industry insight and advising on high-stakes deals. Clients include leading companies and service providers. We offer expertise in asset finance, M&A, sovereign wealth, public-private partnerships, anti-corruption regimes, and regulatory frameworks.

Global Real Estate

This is one of our firm's most established sectors, with a bold growth agenda. The Associate Manager will help shape and deliver strategic goals, supporting complex deals across the property lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of client and marketing strategies for both sectors.
• Manage marketing spend and measure ROI.
• Enhance sector visibility and leverage firm expertise.
• Collaborate with global practice leads and local offices for cohesive go-to-market approaches.
• Drive client outreach, relationship activity, and cross-product collaboration.
• Support client meetings, prepare communications, and maintain marketing materials.
• Facilitate collaboration within the team to support client relationships and market positioning.
• Manage financial and business activities, providing insights for decision-making.
• Leverage resources to identify new business opportunities and leads.
• Support branding, PR, and flagship events.
• Act as the global point of contact for sector-related inquiries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in business development, preferably in law or professional services.
• Knowledge of Aerospace & Defence or Real Estate sectors is advantageous.
• Global perspective and cultural sensitivity.
• Proven success in developing and executing BD strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Client-centric approach with strategic insight.

Support and Benefits

From day one, you'll have opportunities for growth through training, coaching, and on-the-job learning. The role follows a hybrid working model, supporting a minimum of 50% office presence. Clifford Chance offers a broad range of benefits supporting your personal and professional life, including financial, wellbeing, and family benefits.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to fair and equal treatment for all employees and applicants, fostering an inclusive culture through various employee networks and initiatives.

About Us

Clifford Chance is one of the world's largest international law firms with over 30 offices. We focus on targeted growth, supporting core clients across sectors and geographies, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.