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Latham & Watkins · 2 weeks ago

Business Development Manager II – Complex Commercial Litigation

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$200K/yr - $230K/yr

7+ years exp

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The Business Development Manager II – Complex Commercial Litigation will drive and support the strategic business development objectives of the Complex Commercial Litigation practice, collaborating with Practice Group Chairs to understand market position and develop strategic plans.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Layal K.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with firm resources to prepare routine analyses and reporting of practice and industry competition, market trends, internal financial information, and business opportunities, while planning and executing client targeting and internal cross-selling programs

Partnering with the global Public Relations (PR) team to ensure coverage of successful matters is publicized internally and externally in accordance with the firm’s public relations policy, and identifying internal communication opportunities to further promote the practice locally and regionally

Staying abreast of developments and trends in relevant areas and remaining informed of all major new clients and matters, while developing in-depth knowledge of, and acting as a firm resource regarding, lawyer expertise, practice group expertise, client base, firm experience, industry/trade group organizations, legal, industry, and business trends, practice-specific business development materials, and media

Collaborating with the Global New Business team, Industry Group Leads, and Market BD teams to draft and maintain practice and industry-specific content and rankings for the proposal management system, while ensuring that all necessary business development materials exist and are maintained (liaising with partners, associates, and business development professional staff as appropriate)

Overseeing the development of practice-specific global directory and award submissions and assisting with relevant regional submissions, while identifying local and regional opportunities for thought leadership, branding opportunities, and other strategic BD initiatives aligned with the overall global strategy

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

Qualification

Business developmentClient targetingAnalytical skillsSales principlesInfluencing stakeholdersResearch skillsCollaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree or equivalent

A minimum of seven (7) years of business development experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience

Demonstrate a strong ability to positively and proactively influence others, including multiple stakeholders

Exhibit knowledge of fundamental business development and sales principles in professional services or similar environments, including client targeting, and client account management

Exhibit well-developed analytical and research skills

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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