Business Development Specialist – Litigation & Trial

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 Specialist – Litigation & Trial is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team and will be responsible for working in close collaboration with the Litigation & Trial Business Development (BD) team, key market leaders, and colleagues across the Business Development department to support the Litigation & Trial department’s overall marketing and business development goals. This role will be located in our Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. offices. 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:

• Providing research, analysis, and reports to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
• Supporting 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
• Aiding in the execution of cross-selling strategies, including collaborating with relevant BD and Business Services teams
• Coordinating the research of markets, competition, and conflicts for the department and practice groups to drive strategy
• Collaborating with lawyers, BD, Brand & Communications, and other Business Services teams on speaking opportunities, webinars, and other strategic initiatives
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to use a high degree of discretion and judgment when handling firm information
• Display the ability to execute multiple work streams and manage priorities effectively
• Possess exceptional oral/written communication and professional interpersonal skills
  

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in marketing or business, preferably
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience within a law firm or professional services environment
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting litigation practice areas, preferably

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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