Business Development Specialist – New Business

Latham & Watkins

Business Development Specialist supporting marketing, client targeting, and business planning for Latham & Watkins, a global law firm. Collaborating with lawyers and specialist teams in a hybrid New York or Chicago office role.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills while effectively collaborating with various teams to support business development and marketing initiatives. Proven ability to manage sensitive information and deliver client intelligence in a professional environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business DevelopmentMarketing InitiativesClient Relationship ManagementInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

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Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationCustomer-Service Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Office AdministrationClient IntelligenceEvent PlanningCross-SellingConfidential Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the assigned market and work closely with the office Business Development team
Build relationships with the local BD Manager and collaborate with partners, counsel, and associates as a trusted market resource
Assist with planning, execution, and evaluation of Business Development and Marketing initiatives and business plans
Plan and assist with office events, cross-selling, and client-targeting initiatives for local markets
Coordinate with BD Core, New Business, Creative, Events & Sponsorships, Martech, Library & Research, Alumni, Brand & Communications, and Financial Information Center teams
Deliver client intelligence, research, pitch information, event information, and lawyer materials
Monitor office initiatives with key account clients
Act as the go-to resource for office Business Development needs and support
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Well-developed professional interpersonal skills
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Minimum of three years of experience in marketing, business development, office administration, or related functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous total compensation package
Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
Generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year and growing with tenure
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, and well-being events
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff