Business Development Manager – Regulatory

McDermott Will & Emery

Business Development Manager maintaining business development relationships in Regulatory practice at McDermott Will & Schulte. Developing strategies to expand client relationships and overseeing departmental processes.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeWashington • California, Illinois, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $138,000 - $203,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the business development relationship with attorneys in the Regulatory practice
Develop and implement business development strategies to expand client relationships
Oversee departmental processes
Identify and analyze opportunities for new business and client growth
Manage lateral partner integration programs and track progress
Oversee the request for proposal (RFP) management process
Manage the business development budget for the designated practice group
Consult with attorneys to develop and monitor individual business development goals
Oversee execution of client and designated practice group events
Review collateral for the designated practice group
Monitor client and industry trends
Help manage the workflow and performance of the Business Development team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least seven (7) 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 skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to travel and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness programs
Generous compensation packages
Opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

business development strategiesclient relationship managementRFP managementbudget managementanalytical skills

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsability to work under tight deadlinesability to handle confidential informationindependent workinitiative

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree