Business Development Manager – Complex Commercial Litigation

About the role

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms, advising businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. This role is based in our New York Office and may offer a flexible working schedule.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with firm resources to prepare analyses and reporting of practice and industry competition, market trends, internal financial information, and business opportunities.
• Partner with the global PR team to ensure successful matters are publicly recognized and identify internal communication opportunities.
• Stay updated on developments and trends in relevant areas and maintain knowledge of lawyer expertise, practice group expertise, client base, firm experience, industry/trade group organizations, legal, industry, and business trends.
• Draft and maintain practice and industry-specific content and rankings for the proposal management system, ensuring all necessary business development materials are available and up-to-date.
• Oversee the development of practice-specific global directory and award submissions, and assist with relevant regional submissions.
• Identify local and regional opportunities for thought leadership, branding, and other strategic BD initiatives aligned with the overall global strategy.
• Protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to positively and proactively influence others, including multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundamental business development and sales principles in professional services or similar environments, including client targeting and client account management.
• Well-developed analytical and research skills.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will receive an outstanding career opportunity and 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, including:

• 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.