Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Business Development Senior Specialist – Emerging Companies and Data and Technology Transactions and to join our dynamic team in either Boston, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

**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 Senior Specialist – Emerging Companies and Data and Technology Transactions, you will be responsible for developing and managing a coordinated Business Development strategy that utilizes innovative channels to generate leads and drive. Other key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of practice, market and industry expertise, client mix, matter experience, trade groups, and media
• Providing research, analyzing, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
• Partnering with multiple teams, including our Industry Group Leads, Practice Development Managers, Brand & Communications, and Events teams to ensure DTT and ECG strategies are incorporated into all client-facing initiatives
• Building strong relationships with the partners, counsel, and associates across each practice to establish a role as trusted advisor
• Contributing to cross-selling and client targeting initiatives working with partners, counsel, associates, and Practice Development and Industry Managers

**About you
**We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
• Possess the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels and superb project management skills
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Previous experience in Business Development/Marketing, preferably in a law firm with Corporate and/or Finance experience

**Compensation & Benefits
**Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
• Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
• Family building and fertility resources
• And much more!

In addition, employees receive:

• 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
• Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
• Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups.

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 and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

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