McEldrew Purtell · 5 hours ago
Director of Business Development
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expMcEldrew Purtell is a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ law firm focused on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation. They are seeking a senior, relationship-driven Business Development professional to lead and grow their referral-partner network in close partnership with the Founding Partner.
ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Cristin Wittwer
Responsibilities
Lead the firm’s referral-partner business development efforts through long-term relationship building
Serve as the primary relationship point for referring attorneys and professional partners
Convert warm opportunities into signed, high-quality matters in coordination with attorneys and intake teams
Represent the firm at meetings, events, and partner engagements
Maintain disciplined visibility into referral activity and performance for leadership
Partner closely with the Founding Partner on business development strategy and execution
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relationship-driven business development experience in legal, plaintiff-side, or closely aligned professional services
A strong existing network in the Philadelphia legal and/or medical community (plaintiff-side strongly preferred)
Proven ability to build trust-based referral relationships with sophisticated professionals
Confident, polished presence in meetings, events, and one-on-one settings
Strong follow-up discipline, written communication skills, and professional judgment
Comfortable operating autonomously while partnering closely with senior leadership
Benefits
Performance-based variable compensation with meaningful annual upside, paid quarterly.
Additional upside opportunities for exceeding performance targets.
Discretionary annual bonus tied to firm performance and leadership assessment.
Firm-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
Generous time off and flexible hybrid work environment.
Company
McEldrew Purtell
McEldrew Purtell is a boutique law firm based in Philadelphia specializing in catastrophic injury / wrongful death and civil rights cases nationwide.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Daniel Purtell, Esq.
Partner / Lead Trial Attorney
John Coyle
Partner
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