Business development manager in private equity

Latham & Watkins; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Global Affinity Groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins in London seeks a Business Development Manager for the Private Equity practice. You will support the growth strategy, engage with partners, manage client relationships, and drive initiatives across events, thought leadership, and sponsorships.

The role emphasizes collaboration with BD, Brand & Communications, and practice teams to expand client networks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of core marketing principles and communications.
• Experience in seminars, events, and sponsorships.
• Ability to develop client relationships and engagement strategies.
• Understanding of market research and competitive intelligence.
• Experience supporting partners and junior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support growth strategy for the private equity practice in London.
• Engage clients and manage relationships to drive opportunities.
• Provide research, analysis, and reporting for new business development.
• Coordinate events, speaking opportunities, and sponsorships.
• Identify thought leadership opportunities and oversee execution.
• Collaborate across BD,Brand & Communications, and practice groups.

Skills

Marketing principles

Public relations

Event planning

Market research

Client management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Описание

The Business Development (BD) Manager – Private Equity is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team. This role will be responsible for supporting the practice’s growth strategy and commitment to client service, and working closely with the partners of the London private equity practice on a variety of initiatives, including client management, targeting opportunities, event and agenda strategy, thought leadership, and other projects.

Задачи

• Developing a comprehensive understanding of the lawyers and clients in order to drive strategic priorities, including client engagement and relationship building


• Providing research, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships


• Playing an active role in the integration of lateral partners and the development of junior partners


• Collaborating with lawyers, Business Development and Brand & Communications teams on speaking opportunities, seminars and sponsorships, webinars, and other visibility initiatives


• Identifying unique or compelling thought leadership opportunities (i.e. client alerts/publications, webcasts/seminars, etc.), communicating these opportunities to relevant lawyers, BD team members, and overseeing implementation and execution as necessary


• Developing systematic and strategic approach for disseminating passes to practice groups sponsoring conferences/organisations

Требования

Demonstrate knowledge of core marketing principles including internal communications, public relations, seminar/event planning, branding, market research, competitive intelligence, credentials and RFP response preparation

Exhibit excellent leadership skills (i.e., organising, planning, problem-solving and decision-making), as well as a proactive, results-driven approach to achieve business development and practice development goals, ensuring the highest level of service and support for our clients, partners, and practice

Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm

Relevant business development and marketing experience within the Private Equity sector, gained in a law firm, professional services, or private equity environment

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Условия

Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance.

Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance


• a pension plan


• wellness programs


• employee discounts


• Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all

These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.