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Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
Job Description:
The Associate Director of Business Development develops and implements strategic revenue enhancement and client development plans for the Investment Management group. This position collaborates with practice group leaders and other senior BD and Marketing team members to oversee client growth and loyalty and apply departmental best practices. The Associate Director of Business Development relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Manage the workflow and performance of the Business Development team members, including providing ongoing performance feedback and participating in the annual staff performance evaluation process
Develop and oversee strategic initiatives for the Business Development team and designated practice group(s)
Identify and analyze opportunities for new business, client growth, and cross-selling; prepare and present proposals to practice group leaders and partners
Manage lateral partner integration programs, including creating plans, tracking progress, and preparing reports for practice group leaders
Analyze and report on profitability of business development initiatives
Establish and implement Firm-wide standard operating procedures
Oversee strategic pursuits for the designated practice area(s)
Manage, review, and track the business development budget for the designated practice group(s)
Consult with partners to develop and monitor individual business development goals and plans
Collaborate with other practice-aligned BD team members on cross-sell pursuits
Develop network of relevant industry contacts
Oversee the execution of and commercialization efforts for signature practice group events
Review standard pitch content and collateral for the designated practice group(s), including practice-wide communications, brochures, one-pagers and presentations
Monitor client and industry trends
Job Specifications:
Bachelor’s degree
At least ten (10) years of related work experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Knowledge of client relationship management (CRM) software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, leadership and analytical skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $218,000 - $281,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Work Environment:
Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least ten (10) years of related work experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
- Knowledge of client relationship management (CRM) software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, leadership and analytical skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
McDermott Will & Schulte Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonus programs often match or exceed market, with discretionary and special awards that materially raise total compensation in strong years. Merit-driven structures are seen as enhancing overall satisfaction among attorneys.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation communications and public announcements outline explicit base and bonus levels by year, reinforcing clarity around pay expectations. Market-scale adjustments and stated increases support perceptions of fairness.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Well-being initiatives include 24/7 mental-health access, individual coaching, mindfulness resources, and billable credit for certain activities that integrate wellness into work. On-site counselor support in select offices and app-based tools further extend day-to-day support.
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