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Latham & Watkins · 2 weeks ago

Business Development Advisor – New Business

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

6+ years exp

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The Business Development Advisor – New Business will work closely with Business Development teams and partners to develop high-quality proposal documents and ensure a high quality of client service while managing various business development materials.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Becca White

Responsibilities

Conducting information gathering sessions with relevant BD teams and partners to clarify requirements, client needs, and approach

Leading kick-off meetings to establish messaging, key milestones, and the core team

Collaborating with BD teams, lawyers, and firm resources in gathering and compiling information for credentials statements, pitch documents, and responses to RFPs

Analyzing pitch request documents to elicit compliance requirements, instructions, evaluation criteria, and undertaking other response management tasks

Collaborating with other administrative functions within the firm, including the finance team, pricing team, compliance team, Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Committee (IOC), and the Office of General Counsel, to ensure alignment and sharing of relevant information

Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualification

Pitch management toolsBusiness development strategiesProposal developmentAnalytical thinkingAutonomous workHigh-pressure environmentCollaboration

Required

Possess knowledge of pitch processes and the ability to utilize pitch management tools

Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines

Exhibit the ability to work in a high-pressure environment and use critical and analytical thinking skills

A high school diploma or an equivalent, preferably a bachelor's degree or an equivalent

A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience managing and leading strategic initiatives with a focus on developing and managing credentials, proposals, tenders, or other written sales tools, as well as developing successful BD strategies and winning proposals

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience in a legal, financial services, or a professional services environment, or an organization operating in the assigned sector(s), where applicable

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

Company

Latham & Watkins

Glassdoor4.3

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

Founded in 1934

New York, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lw.com

H1B Sponsorship

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