Business Development Senior Specialist - FIG and Finance

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 - FIG and Finance is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team and will be responsible for working in close collaboration with key market leaders and colleagues across the Business Development (BD) department to support the global Finance Department, as well as the global Financial Institutions and Fintech Industry Groups, to achieve their strategic marketing and business development goals , 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 New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, or Houston 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, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
• Aiding in the execution of cross-selling strategies, including collaborating with relevant BD teams
• Collaborating with lawyers, Business Development, and Brand & Communications teams on speaking opportunities, webinars, and other visibility initiatives
• Developing internal communications to inform relevant practice and industry groups of significant achievements, developments, and market synergies
• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of written marketing materials and website content, including practice profiles and relevant experience lists
• Working alongside the events and sponsorships teams to guide target client list and agenda for strategic events, informed by specialist knowledge of practice and industry group objectives
• Supporting the execution of practice and industry group meetings and retreats
• Helping practice and industry group leaders manage relevant business development budgets
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
  
  
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess general knowledge of core concepts, principles, and terminology related to finance, financial services and/or fintech
• Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
• Display the ability to execute multiple work streams and manage priorities effectively
• Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  
  
  

And have:

• A high school diploma or an equivalent
• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent in finance, business administration, economics, marketing, or a related field, preferably
• A minimum of four (4) years of cumulative experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of related subject matter experience and related analytical 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.

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Pay Range

USD $105,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.