Latham & Watkins

Business Development Specialist – Global Finance

Latham & Watkins

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • Illinois • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year

About the role

  • Supporting the business development activities for the firm's Global Finance Department practice groups, including Banking & Private Credit, Private Equity Finance, Project Development & Finance, Restructuring & Special Situations and Structured Finance
  • Building strong relationships with BD team members and collaborating to support the lawyers in the Finance practice groups
  • Aiding in the execution of cross-selling strategies, including collaborating with relevant BD team members
  • Providing research, analysis and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
  • Supporting on directory submissions such as Chambers and Legal 500
  • Assisting with the creation and maintenance of written marketing materials and website content, including practice profiles and relevant experience lists
  • Identifying and reporting on market share across sectors, transaction types, and markets
  • Collaborating with lawyers and BD, and Brand & Communications teams on speaking opportunities, webinars, and other visibility initiatives
  • Supports the execution of practice group meetings and retreats
  • Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

  • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience within a law firm or professional services environment
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Benefits
  • Healthcare, life and disability insurance
  • A generous 401k plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays per year
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft skills
relationship buildingcollaborationresearchanalysisreportingcommunicationmarketingclient developmentcross-sellingconfidentiality
Certifications
bachelor's degree