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Goodwin

Director, Client Development – Real Estate

Goodwin

. Build and execute a strategic go-to-market plan with attorneys and the global operations team .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeBoston • California • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in the real estate industry, with a focus on strategic business development, client engagement, and team leadership. Proven ability to design and execute initiatives that drive revenue growth and enhance market visibility.

Highest-signal resume keywords
15+ Years Of Experience In Real EstateStrategic Business DevelopmentClient Targeting And Growth InitiativesLeadership Of High-Performing TeamsDeep Knowledge Of Institutional Real Estate

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Hard Skills
Strategic Go-To-Market PlanningClient DevelopmentMarket Insights TranslationOperational Excellence InitiativesBudget Design And ManagementPitch Material DevelopmentRFP Response CreationClient Presentation SkillsCross-Functional Team LeadershipRelationship Expansion Planning
Soft Skills
Executive CommunicationProject ManagementOrganizational SkillsCollaborationResults-Driven Mindset
Tools & Technologies
CRM SystemsExperience DatabasesAnalytics ToolsBusiness Development Technologies
Industry Keywords
Institutional Real EstateReal Estate Investment ManagerPrivate Equity Real EstateREITReal Estate DevelopmentProfessional ServicesIndustry AssociationsNetworkingMarket PositioningClient Engagement Forums

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build and execute a strategic go-to-market plan with attorneys and the global operations team
  • Translate institutional real estate market insights into actionable client development, revenue growth, market visibility, and relationship expansion plans
  • Develop and execute strategic client plans and targeting initiatives for priority clients, sectors, and cross-practice opportunities
  • Design client engagement forums, roundtables, and industry programs
  • Represent Goodwin in client-facing meetings, industry conferences, and networking settings
  • Enable effective integration of lateral partners
  • Leverage client feedback programs to strengthen loyalty and inform growth strategy
  • Ensure people, processes, and technology supporting day-to-day operations are effective and scalable
  • Design and own the budget with focus on ROI and growth objectives
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing business development team
  • Foster a collaborative, results-driven team culture
  • Shape and implement operational excellence initiatives
  • Advance Goodwin’s market positioning through pitches, campaigns, thought leadership, and external recognition
  • Shape pitch materials, RFP responses, and client presentations
  • Partner with Marketing, Communications, and PR to strengthen the Real Estate Industry market narrative
  • Drive targeted campaigns, sponsorships, alliances, industry events, and thought leadership initiatives
  • Oversee legal directory submissions, rankings, and awards activity

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 15+ years of experience within the real estate industry
  • Experience at a real estate investment manager, private equity real estate firm, REIT, developer, lender, consulting firm, law firm with a significant focus on the real estate sector, or other professional services organization serving the institutional real estate market is required
  • Demonstrated, active involvement in the real estate industry, including participation in key industry associations, conferences, and networks
  • Proven experience leading and developing high-performing, geographically dispersed teams within a complex, matrixed environment
  • Deep, current knowledge of the institutional real estate industry, the investment lifecycle, and the business drivers influencing REITs, real estate investment managers, investors, private real estate fund sponsors, non-bank lenders, owners and developers
  • Demonstrated ability to lead geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams and influence senior partners, firm leadership, and business teams within a complex professional services environment
  • Proven ability to design and execute strategic business development, client targeting, and growth initiatives
  • Established credibility within the real estate industry
  • Strong project management, organizational, and executive communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders
  • Experience using CRM, experience databases, analytics tools, and business development technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement & Savings Plan
  • Emergency back-up child and adult care
  • Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
  • Employee recognition and reward programs
  • Employee wellness and assistance programs
  • Employee discounts and perks