Considine Search
Business Development Advisor-New Business
Considine Search, Olympia, Washington, United States
New York, NY, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Washington, DC
Summary The Business Development Advisor-New Business is an integral part of the firm’s BD team. This role will be responsible for working closely with Business Development teams and partners to develop and deliver high-quality proposal documents, establishing project timelines and protocols, developing win themes and client messaging, creating compelling written and visual content, preparing the response team for in-person client presentations, coordinating input from other subject matter expert BD colleagues, liaising with internal resources, and ensuring a high quality of client service, while drafting, editing, and finalizing external-facing business development materials such as credentials statements, pitch documents, and responses to RFPs. This role will be located in either our New York, Boston, Chicago, or Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities
Conducting information gathering sessions with relevant BD teams and partners to clarify requirements, client needs, and approach
Leading kick-off meetings to establish messaging, key milestones, and the core team
Collaborating with BD teams, lawyers, and firm resources in gathering and compiling information for credentials statements, pitch documents, and responses to RFPs
Analyzing pitch request documents to elicit compliance requirements, instructions, evaluation criteria, and undertaking other response management tasks
Collaborating with other administrative functions within the firm, including the finance team, pricing team, compliance team, Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Committee (IOC), and the Office of General Counsel, to ensure alignment and sharing of relevant information
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that the firm retains
Possess knowledge of pitch processes and the ability to utilize pitch management tools
Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
Exhibit the ability to work in a high-pressure environment and use critical and analytical thinking skills
Qualifications
A high school diploma or an equivalent, preferably a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent,
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience managing and leading strategic initiatives with a focus on developing and managing credentials, proposals, tenders, or other written sales tools, as well as developing successful BD strategies and winning proposals
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience in a legal, financial services, or a professional services environment, or an organization operating in the assigned sector(s), where applicable
Benefits & Additional Information
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
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The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Salary:
$130,000.00-$150,000.00, plus bonus Date Active:
10.29.2025 Exempt/Not Exempt:
Exempt
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Summary The Business Development Advisor-New Business is an integral part of the firm’s BD team. This role will be responsible for working closely with Business Development teams and partners to develop and deliver high-quality proposal documents, establishing project timelines and protocols, developing win themes and client messaging, creating compelling written and visual content, preparing the response team for in-person client presentations, coordinating input from other subject matter expert BD colleagues, liaising with internal resources, and ensuring a high quality of client service, while drafting, editing, and finalizing external-facing business development materials such as credentials statements, pitch documents, and responses to RFPs. This role will be located in either our New York, Boston, Chicago, or Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities
Conducting information gathering sessions with relevant BD teams and partners to clarify requirements, client needs, and approach
Leading kick-off meetings to establish messaging, key milestones, and the core team
Collaborating with BD teams, lawyers, and firm resources in gathering and compiling information for credentials statements, pitch documents, and responses to RFPs
Analyzing pitch request documents to elicit compliance requirements, instructions, evaluation criteria, and undertaking other response management tasks
Collaborating with other administrative functions within the firm, including the finance team, pricing team, compliance team, Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Committee (IOC), and the Office of General Counsel, to ensure alignment and sharing of relevant information
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that the firm retains
Possess knowledge of pitch processes and the ability to utilize pitch management tools
Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
Exhibit the ability to work in a high-pressure environment and use critical and analytical thinking skills
Qualifications
A high school diploma or an equivalent, preferably a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent,
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience managing and leading strategic initiatives with a focus on developing and managing credentials, proposals, tenders, or other written sales tools, as well as developing successful BD strategies and winning proposals
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience in a legal, financial services, or a professional services environment, or an organization operating in the assigned sector(s), where applicable
Benefits & Additional Information
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
#LI-Hybrid
The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Salary:
$130,000.00-$150,000.00, plus bonus Date Active:
10.29.2025 Exempt/Not Exempt:
Exempt
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