Business Development Specialist
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About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
The Business Development Specialistis an integral part of Lathams 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 Orange County San Diego San Francisco or Century City 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
Wed 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 Bachelors 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 Lathams 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
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
