Business Development Manager II Global Litigation & Trial at Latham & Watkins, LLP

Business Development Manager II – Global Litigation & Trial
Tracking Code 7124 Job Description Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Business Development Manager II – Global Litigation & Trial to join our dynamic team in New York or Washington, D.C. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence, with the ability to travel within the US and internationally up to 20% of the time.
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 As a Business Development Manager II – Global Litigation & Trial, you will be responsible for supporting the strategic plan of the Practice Group Chairs (PGCs) with your direct reports and others in Business Development (BD) around the world supporting the Litigation & Trial Department. Other key responsibilities include:
• Understanding the clients of the White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice with a global view, including knowledge of the investigations and disputes the team is working on
• Deploying strategic initiatives including but not limited to cross-serving, client targeting, branding, and development of new partners and associates
• Utilizing market research to have a keen understanding of our competitors and their offerings globally and by country, and developing strategy around branding and marketing plans for positioning Latham among them
• Disseminating global trends as they relate to clients, practice initiatives, fees, competitors, etc. to the wider BD team for incorporation into the local strategy for markets
• Strategizing and advising on appropriate content and requisite lawyer team for major, global and/or cross-border client pitches, proposals, and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
About you We’d love to hear from you if you:
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills necessary for effective management
• Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
• Possess the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm, with excellent written and oral communication skills
And have:
• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
• A minimum of seven (7) years of marketing or relevant legal experience
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 10 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.
Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
Latham & Watkins LLP is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, the Firm requires all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time that a conditional offer of employment is made. This policy is mandatory except for employees with a documented legally permissible exemption for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Job Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States Department Business Development Position Type Full-Time/Regular Apply
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