Business Development Manager - Litigation

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

13h • $145,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Manager - Litigation is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team. This role will be responsible for supporting the market’s growth strategy and commitment to client service across the relevant practice group and industries, while developing a comprehensive understanding of lawyers and clients to drive strategic priorities, including client engagement and relationship building. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Possess knowledge of core business development and marketing principles, including market research, competitive intelligence, pitches, internal and external communication, public relations, seminar/event planning and branding
• Exhibit excellent leadership skills, including organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making necessary for effective management
• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible business development and marketing experience in legal/professional services
• A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience

Responsibilities

• Providing research, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
• Playing an active role in the integration of lateral partners and the development of junior partners
• Collaborating with lawyers and the Business Development and Brand & Communications teams on speaking opportunities, seminars, and sponsorships, webinars, and other visibility initiatives
• Identifying unique or compelling thought leadership opportunities, such as client alerts and publications, webcasts, and seminars, communicating these opportunities to relevant lawyers and Business Development team members, and overseeing implementation and execution, as appropriate
• Developing a systematic and strategic approach for disseminating passes to practice groups sponsoring conferences and organizations
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager