Business Development Senior Specialist – Los Angeles Markets & Industry
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the worlds 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 Senior Specialist Los Angeles Markets & Industry is an integral part of Lathams Business Development team. This person will be responsible for playing a key role across the full marketing and business development (BD) spectrum to support the key practice areas in the Los Angeles market with emphasis in REITs Retail and Entertainment Sports & Media industries while working in close collaboration with industry leads partners and other BD colleagues to develop implement and support the relevant industries. This role will be located in our Los Angeles 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:
- Maintaining in-depth knowledge of practice market and industry expertise client mix matter experience trade groups and media
- Aiding in the execution of cross-selling strategies and client targeting initiatives including collaborating with relevant BD teams
- Providing research analysis and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
- Driving the implementation of business development tactics and initiatives in alignment with the strategic objectives of practices markets relevant industry sectors and/or clients as assigned
- Developing internal communications to inform relevant practice and industry groups of significant achievements developments and market synergies
- Supporting the daily needs of the lawyers in Los Angeles as directed by the BD Manager.
- 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:
- 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 a high degree of discretion and independent judgment with the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
- Possess the organizational skills to manage time well prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines with a high level of attention to detail
And have:
- A bachelors degree or equivalent in Business Administration Marketing or a related field
- A minimum of three (3) years of subject matter experience and related analytical experience; in professional services preferably
- A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
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:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We leverage our vast global resources to work relentlessly and efficiently to accomplish client goals.
