Business Development Specialist - New Business

Latham & Watkins; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

401k plan

11+ paid holidays per year

PTO accrual 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Business Development Specialist for our Chicago office, with hybrid work options. You will support the local BD team, coordinate marketing initiatives, and help build relationships with partners, counsel, and associates.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years in marketing, business development, or office administration, and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and client-targeting skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate well-developed, professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the firm.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution, and evaluation of Business Development and Marketing initiatives and office business plans.
• Plan and support office events, cross-selling, and client-targeting initiatives for local markets.
• Coordinate with BD Core, New Business Team, Creative, Events & Sponsorships, Martech, Library & Research, Alumni, Brand & Communications, and the Financial Information Center to deliver client intelligence, research, pitch information, events, and lawyer materials.
• Monitor office initiatives with key account clients in the market.
• Serve as the go-to resource for office BD needs and protect confidential information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

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 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 is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development (BD) team and will be responsible for support ing their assigned market and work ing closely with the office Business Development team , while b uilding strong relationships 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 New York or Chicago office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Working with the local BD Manager to assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of Business Development and Marketing initiatives, and business plans
• 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, Martech, Library & Research, Alumni, Brand & Communications, and the Financial Information Center 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:

• Demonstrate well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Display excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Possess 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 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
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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 $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.