Real Estate BD Manager — Growth, Strategy & Partnerships

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager for its Real Estate division. You will own a defined group of Real Estate teams, delivering proactive BD support aligned to divisional strategy and working closely with the existing BD Manager and BD Executive.

The role focuses on shaping a structured, insight-led BD approach, coordinating pitches, campaigns and client relationships to drive growth across a leading UK law firm’s Real Estate practice.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a business development role within legal or professional services.
• 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 organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary BD contact for allocated Real Estate teams, ensuring consistent and high-quality support.
• Support and coordinate pitches, proposals and capability materials, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Oversee the development of credentials, presentations and marketing collateral.
• Lead on profile-raising activity, including directories, awards and thought leadership.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Project management

BD strategy

Client relationships

Job description

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager for its Real Estate division. You will own a defined group of Real Estate teams, delivering proactive BD support aligned to divisional strategy and working closely with the existing BD Manager and BD Executive.

The role focuses on shaping a structured, insight-led BD approach, coordinating pitches, campaigns and client relationships to drive growth across a leading UK law firm’s Real Estate practice.