Business Development Coordinator

Vedder's Chicago office is seeking a Business Development Coordinator. The Business Development Coordinator (the Coordinator) is responsible primarily for supporting the Business Development function in providing targeting analysis for the lawyers as well as research and materials for active prospect pursuits. The Coordinator will work as a member of the Business Development group but will also interface with the library.

The Coordinator will conduct complex company and public records research and distill results into actionable reports for lawyers and Business Development (BD) professionals.  The Coordinator will provide background material as needed for client development conversations and meetings including but not restricted to: summaries of legal and business issues, prospect legal representation, relevant news, and executive biographies.  The Coordinator will also support the overall firm business development effort with research on competitors, and business and industry trends.  Working with the BD professionals, the Coordinator will also push on-demand data to the core practice groups and others.  

As a Business Development Coordinator your job duties will include but not be limited to:

• Conducts research: as assigned by the BD Manager, the Coordinator will analyze data and distill results into succinct overviews and action plans. With experience, the Coordinator may interface directly with the lawyers. 
• Develop products: under supervision of the BD Manager and Chief Business Development Officer, the Coordinator will be encouraged to find new resources and/or deploy research repositories into deliverables that are easily consumed by busy lawyers and others.
• Monitor trends: the Coordinator will actively monitor and communicate key developments in business or legal issues and relay these to appropriate client team members and practice area leaders. 
• Provide overflow and back-up support: The Coordinator will be familiar enough with the roles of the other researchers on the team in order to pick up their responsibilities during vacations or other absences.  The Coordinator may also need to provide overflow support to the other researchers and to the CRM team when needed.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal relations, written and oral communication skills required
• Strong client service attitude required
• Needs to work well under pressure and be an excellent problem-solver and team player
• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail is necessary
• Must have ability to work effectively with personnel at diverse levels of the firm

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MLS, MBA or JD a plus.
• Minimum of five to eight years of experience in professional services field preferred.
• Familiarity with CRM, business reference and research tools, including corporate deal databases, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:

• MS Word, Excel, InterAction or similar CRM, Adobe InDesign, PowerPoint, project management software

Compensation Range: $60,000/yr. to $73,000/yr.

At Vedder Price, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees' contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.
• Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning: Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching to help you plan for your future.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
• Employee Recognition: Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs to celebrate your achievements and milestones.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• Additional Perks: Employee discount program, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.

Join Vedder Price and be part of a team that values hard work and dedication!

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedder.com.