Business Development Senior Specialist – Global Litigation & Trial

Latham & Watkins; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

11 paid holidays

PTO program

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is looking for a Business Development Senior Specialist – Global Litigation & Trial. Located in Redwood City, this role supports the Litigation & Trial BD team, executing key strategies and collaborating with various departments.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the litigation landscape, a bachelor’s degree, and at least four years of relevant experience. The position offers flexibility with a hybrid working schedule and extensive benefits including a generous PTO program and healthcare plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of related experience, including two years in litigation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to execute multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Stay updated on litigation and technology developments.
• Conduct research and analysis to enhance client relationships.
• Collaborate on visibility initiatives like webinars.

Skills

Knowledge of litigation landscape

Ability to manage priorities

Teamwork with customer-service focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About The Role

The Business Development Senior Specialist – Global Litigation & Trial is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team. This role will be responsible for working closely with the Litigation & Trial Business Development (BD) team to execute the strategies of the various Litigation & Trial practice groups, while developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the firm’s market position, competitive landscape, client base, and bench of expertise in litigation. The role will be located in one of our San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York, Washington, D.C., or Chicago offices. It may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key responsibilities include:

• Staying abreast of developments and trends at the intersection of litigation and technology, and remaining informed of all major new clients and matters.
• Providing research, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships.
• Supporting the practice groups in routine analysis and reporting of practice and industry competition, market trends, internal financial information, business opportunities, and pitch activity to develop and implement internal and external strategies both globally and by region.
• Collaborating with lawyers, BD, and public relations teams on speaking opportunities, webinars, and other visibility initiatives.
• Disseminating relevant sector, market, and client trends internally.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess knowledge of the litigation landscape.
• Demonstrate the ability to execute multiple work streams and manage priorities effectively.
• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer‑service focus.

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent.
• A minimum of four (4) years of related subject matter experience and related analytical experience, including a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience working within litigation practice areas with a law firm.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance.
• Generous 401(k) 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 (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.

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 – USD $125,000.00 / Yr.

Latham & Watkins 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.