Business Development Manager II – Texas Market
About The Position
The Business Development Manager II – Texas Market is an integral member of Latham & Watkins’ Markets team. The role oversees business development strategy and execution across the Texas market and develops and implements Texas market strategy, local growth targets, and regional go-to-market plans. The manager collaborates with business development leads supporting the Energy & Infrastructure Group, as well as corporate, litigation, and industry-focused teams, to align Texas priorities with broader strategic objectives. The position is based in the Houston office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule combining hybrid and in-office presence. The role builds trusted relationships with partners, counsel, and associates in Texas offices; develops knowledge of Texas practices and clients; and supports strategic priorities through client engagement, research, analysis, reporting, and relationship development. The manager works with partners on business development plans, contributes to lateral partner integration and junior partner development, and protects sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 7–10 years of cumulative business development experience. Legal or law firm experience is preferred. The role calls for leadership, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, management development, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- A minimum of 7–10 years of cumulative business development experience.
- Excellent leadership skills, including planning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Commitment to developing the skills necessary for effective management.
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience within a legal or law firm environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee business development strategy and execution across the Texas market.
- Develop and implement Texas market strategy, local growth targets, and regional go-to-market plans.
- Collaborate with business development leads supporting the Energy & Infrastructure Group and with corporate, litigation, and industry-focused teams to align Texas priorities with broader strategic objectives.
- Build strong relationships with partners, counsel, and associates in Texas offices and serve as a trusted advisor.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of Texas practices and clients to advance strategic priorities, including client engagement and relationship building.
- Provide research, analysis, and reporting to support identification and development of new clients and enhancement of existing client relationships.
- Work with partners to shape and execute business development plans aligned with group strategy.
- Contribute to integration of lateral partners and development of junior partners.
- Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.
Benefits
- Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance.
- Healthcare insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- A generous 401(k) plan.
- At least 11 paid holidays per year.
- PTO accruing 23 days during the first year of employment and growing with tenure.
- Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, medical resources, and well-being events.
- Professional development programs.
- Employee discounts.
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
