Business Development Specialist

Latham & Watkins LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO and tenure accrual

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in Chicago or New York is seeking a Business Development Specialist – Markets to support the Chicago and Latin America markets. You will work with the office BD team and partners to implement marketing and business development initiatives across markets.

The role offers hybrid work with in-office presence, collaboration across multiple BD and marketing teams, and opportunities to engage with clients and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of three years of experience in marketing, business development, office administration, or related functions
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate Business Development and Marketing initiatives in Chicago and Latin America markets
• Assist with office event initiatives, cross-selling, and client-targeting initiatives
• Collaborate with BD Core, New Business Team, Creative, Events & Sponsorships, Marketing Technology, Library & Research, Alumni, Brand & Communications, and Financial Insights & Consulting
• Monitor office initiatives with key account clients in the market
• Serve as the go-to resource for office BD needs and support
• Protect confidential information and maintain privacy of sensitive data

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Customer-service mindset

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 Specialist – Markets is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development (BD) team. This role will be responsible for playing a key role across the full marketing and business development spectrum to support the Chicago and Latin America markets and work closely with the office BD team, while building a strong relationship with the local BD Manager and collaborating to support the partners, counsel, and associates in the assigned office to establish a role as a markets trusted resource. This role will be located in either our Chicago or New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Working with local BD Managers to assist in planning, execution, and evaluation of Business Development and Marketing initiatives and business plans in our Chicago and Latin America markets
• Planning and assisting with office event initiatives, cross-selling, and client-targeting initiatives as it relates to local markets
• Working with various teams such as BD Core, New Business Team, Creative, Events & Sponsorships, Marketing Technology, Library & Research, Alumni, Brand & Communications, and Financial Insights & Consulting in the delivery of information on client intelligence, research, pitch information, events, and lawyer materials
• Assisting in monitoring office initiatives with key account clients in the market
• Acting as the go-to resource for office BD needs and support
• 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:

• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
• Possess the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Display organizational skills to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in marketing, business development, office administration, or other related functions

Benefits & Additional Information

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:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k 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 (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts

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.

Pay Range

USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.