Business Development Senior Specialist – Data and Technology Transactions and Emerging Companies

About Latham & Watkins

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. 

About the Role

The Business Development Senior Specialist – Data and Technology Transactions and Emerging Companies is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team. This role will be responsible for developing and managing a coordinated Business Development strategy that utilizes innovative channels to generate leads and drive, while developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of practice, market and industry expertise, client mix, matter experience, trade groups, and media. This role will be located in either our San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Boston office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Providing research, analyzing, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
• Partnering with multiple teams, including our Industry Group Leads, Practice Development Managers, Brand & Communications, and Events teams to ensure DTT and ECG strategies are incorporated into all client-facing initiatives
• Building strong relationships with the partners, counsel, and associates across each practice to establish a role as trusted advisor
• Contributing to cross-selling and client targeting initiatives working with partners, counsel, associates, and Practice Development and Industry Managers

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
• Possess the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels and superb project management skills
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Previous experience in Business Development/Marketing, preferably in a law firm with Corporate and/or Finance experience

Benefits & Additional Information

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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