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 Senior Specialist Energy & Infrastructure is an integral part of Lathams Business Development team. This role will be responsible for working in close collaboration with industry group chairs key market leaders and colleagues across the Business Development department to support the related industry groups to achieve their strategic marketing and business development goals while developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of industry practice and market expertise client mix matter experience trade groups and media. This role will be located in our Houston 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:
- Employing knowledge to develop and execute strategic business development and marketing plans acting as a dot connector internally.
- Providing research analysis and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
- Building and driving the marketing strategy for the industry group with a focus on measurable impact
- Achieving fluency in our client base and supporting efforts to identify pursue and attain new business from new and existing clients
- Working collaboratively across teams on strategic projects
- 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:
- Possess knowledge of the industry landscape including various players within the industry trends etc.
- Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
- Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
And have:
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a Business Development environment
- A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A bachelors degree or equivalent preferably
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.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #associate #OII-OI1
Pay Range
USD $100000.00 - USD $120000.00 /Yr.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Latham & WatkinsLatham & 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...
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 Senior Specialist Energy & Infrastructure is an integral part of Lathams Business Development team. This role will be responsible for working in close collaboration with industry group chairs key market leaders and colleagues across the Business Development department to support the related industry groups to achieve their strategic marketing and business development goals while developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of industry practice and market expertise client mix matter experience trade groups and media. This role will be located in our Houston 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:
- Employing knowledge to develop and execute strategic business development and marketing plans acting as a dot connector internally.
- Providing research analysis and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
- Building and driving the marketing strategy for the industry group with a focus on measurable impact
- Achieving fluency in our client base and supporting efforts to identify pursue and attain new business from new and existing clients
- Working collaboratively across teams on strategic projects
- 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:
- Possess knowledge of the industry landscape including various players within the industry trends etc.
- Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
- Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
And have:
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a Business Development environment
- A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A bachelors degree or equivalent preferably
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.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #associate #OII-OI1
Pay Range
USD $100000.00 - USD $120000.00 /Yr.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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