Business Development Senior Specialist – Litigation & Trial

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The Business Development Senior Specialist Global Litigation & Trial is an integral part of Lathams Business Development team. This role will be responsible for working closely with the Litigation & Trial Business Development (BD) team to execute the strategies of the various Litigation & Trial practice groups while developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the firms market position competitive landscape client base and bench of expertise in litigation. This role will be located in either our San Francisco Silicon Valley New York Washington D.C. 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.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Staying abreast of developments and trends at the intersection of litigation and technology and remaining informed of all major new clients and matters
• Providing research analysis and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
• Supporting the practice groups in routine analysis and reporting of practice and industry competition market trends internal financial information business opportunities and pitch activity in efforts to develop and implement internal and external strategies both globally and by region
• Collaborating with lawyers BD and public relations teams on speaking opportunities webinars and other visibility initiatives
• Disseminating relevant sector market and client trends internally
• 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 litigation landscape
• Demonstrate the ability to execute multiple work streams and manage priorities effectively
• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus

And have:

• A bachelors degree or an equivalent
• A minimum of four (4) years of related subject matter experience and related analytical experience including a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience working within litigation practice areas with a law firm

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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