Business Development Specialist – New Business

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

9h • $75,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development (BD) Specialist – New Business is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team and will be responsible for working closely with Business Development teams and partners to develop and deliver high-quality proposal documents , while conducting information gathering sessions with relevant BD teams and partners to clarify requirements, client needs, and approach. This role will be located in either our New York, Boston, Chicago, or Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Display knowledge of bid team/bid environment and the ability to utilize bid management tools
• Possess the ability to self-motivate and adhere to deadlines
• Exhibit the ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• A high school diploma or an equivalent; a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent, preferably
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in developing and managing credentials, proposals, tenders, or other written sales tools, preferably
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience at a law firm, professional services, or related industry, preferably

Responsibilities

• Drafting, editing, and finalizing external-facing business development materials such as credentials statements, pitch documents, and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and Invitations to Tender (ITT)
• Collaborating with BD teams, lawyers, and firm resources in gathering and compiling information for credentials statements, pitch documents, and responses to RFPs
• Analyzing RFP/RFI/ITT request documents to elicit compliance requirements, instructions, evaluation criteria, and undertaking other bid management tasks such as developing bid plans and templates, and liaising with internal subject matter experts to produce high quality documents
• Working with relevant BD teams to maintain and update standard materials such as templates, content, biographies, and experience within the firm’s proposal management system and databases, while ensuring that best practices in the preparation of proposal documents are maintained and shared across the department
• Coordinating with internal business development resources to ensure that business development activities are collaborative and consistent
• 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: Mid Level