Business Development Specialist

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.

The Business Development Specialist Markets is an integral part of Lathams Business Development (BD) team. This role will be responsible for playing a key role across the full marketing and business development spectrum to support the Chicago and Latin America markets and work closely with the office BD team while building a strong relationship 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 Chicago or New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Working with local BD Managers to assist in planning execution and evaluation of Business Development and Marketing initiatives and business plans in our Chicago and Latin America markets
• 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 Marketing Technology Library & Research Alumni Brand & Communications and Financial Insights & Consulting 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:

• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
• Possess the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Display organizational skills to manage time well prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines

And have:

• A bachelors degree or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in marketing business development office administration or other related functions

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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