Business Development Manager - Real Estate

Job TitleBusiness Development Manager - Real EstateLocationLondonDescriptionAt Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. Witha global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complexchallenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinctstrength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financialservices. Our people work on market-leading matters that driveinnovation, growth, and transformation around the world.For AshurstPerkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?Flexible work options - part-time, working from home andadditional leaveHealth and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discountedcorporate health plansCareer advancement - client secondment opportunities, globalopportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programsThe Opportunity:Ashurst Perkins Coie BusinessDevelopment team is located in major cities across EMEA, AsiaPacific and the US. We execute the firm's strategy and driveprofitable growth with a specific focus on our chosen industries,markets and clients. We focus on industry solutions and clientexperience, driving campaigns, leveraging client insights, andmanaging strategic initiatives to service our client's needs.This is a key role in the team,responsible for supporting practice and industry collaboration,growth and client engagement across the priority areas of the RealEstate sector.The individual will be a core part ofthe team and will work closely with the Real Estate Senior Managerand partner stakeholders to support the strategy.The position also requires closecollaboration across the Business Development function to bring acomprehensive "whole of Firm" approach to our clients.The role will support severalpriority growth areas across a variety of sub-industries within thereal estate sector as playing a leading role in supporting thefirm's global capital relationships and investor engagementinitiatives across key economic corridors. Key responsibilities of the role include:Support the successful delivery ofthe practice & Industry strategy collaborating withcounterparts in EMEA and APAC to ensure global connectivity andknowledge sharing. Utilise market and client insightsto keep up to date with current and emerging issues impacting theindustry. Identify areas of client need and opportunities for leadgeneration, with the goal of deepening our client relationshipsand market penetration. Strategic account managementresponsibility for several real estate industry accounts. Develop an in-depth understandingof the industry clients and their businesses and assist with thesharing of that information within Ashurst Perkins Coie.Strategic decision making andplanning (go / no-go) as well as contributing and controlling thedrafting and coordination of pitches and tendersThis is a full-time permanent role, based in our London office withhybrid working.More information can be found in the job description attached tothe role on our careers site Careers |Ashurst Perkins CoieAbout you:The successful candidate will have:Previous experience in a law firm /industry business development environment. Previous experience in the realestate sector is desirable. Demonstrated experience of managingprojects and / or initiatives.Excellent verbal and writtencommunication with the ability to effectively interact with peersand influence internal clients including senior stakeholders. Strategic thinker with strong focuson execution.#LI-HYBRID #LI-TM1