Business Development Specialist - New Business

Careers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k Plan

Paid holidays

PTO 23 days

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Business Development Specialist for the New York or Chicago office. The role supports the local BD team and partners, acting as a trusted resource and facilitating BD and marketing initiatives in a hybrid work setting.

You will plan events, assist with client-targeting and cross-selling, and coordinate with multiple teams to deliver client intelligence and materials. This position offers flexible hybrid in-office work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent
• Minimum of three years of experience in marketing, business development, office administration, or related functions

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate BD and marketing initiatives and business plans
• Assist with office event initiatives, cross-selling, and client-targeting in local markets
• Coordinate with BD Core, New Business, Creative, Events & Sponsorships, Martech, Library & Research, and other teams to provide client intelligence and materials
• Monitor office initiatives with key account clients in the market
• Be the go-to resource for office BD needs and support
• Protect highly sensitive and confidential information

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

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 Specialistis an integral part of Latham’s Business Development (BD) team and will be responsible for supporting their assigned market and working closely with the office Business Development team, while building 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.

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Pay Range

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