Business Development Markets Specialist

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.  

The Business Development (BD) Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team. This role will be responsible for supporting their assigned market and working closely with the office Business Development team, while building strong relationships with each of the local BD Managers 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 our Washington, D.C. 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:

• Working with local BD Managers to assist in 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 (FIC) 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

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Possess the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus

And have:

• Bachelor’s degree or an 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 Latham’s 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
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. 

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