Business Development Manager II

Responsibilities Overseeing business development (BD) strategy and execution across the Texas market and developing and implementing the Texas market strategy, local growth targets, and regional go‑to‑market plans Collaborating closely with business development leads supporting the Energy & Infrastructure Group, as well as corporate, litigation, and industry‑focused teams to align Texas priorities with broader strategic objectives Building strong relationships with partners, counsel, and associates in the Texas offices to establish a role as a trusted advisor Developing a comprehensive understanding of practices and clients in Texas to drive strategic priorities, including client engagement and relationship building Providing research, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships Working with partners to shape and execute their business development plans while ensuring alignment with group strategy Playing an active role in the integration of lateral partners and the development of junior partners Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains Requirements A bachelor’s degree or equivalent A minimum of 7-10 years of cumulative business development experience Relevant experience within a legal or law firm environment, preferably Soft Skills relationship building strategic planning collaboration client engagement trust advisor research and analysis reporting integration of partners development of junior partners confidentiality Certifications & Qualifications bachelor's degree #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor