Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist – New BusinessThe Business Development (BD) Specialist – New Business is an integral part of Latham's Business Development team and will be responsible for working closely with Business Development teams and partners to develop and deliver high-quality proposal documents, while conducting information gathering sessions with relevant BD teams and partners to clarify requirements, client needs, and approach. This role will be located in either our San Diego office or Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Other key responsibilities include:Drafting, editing, and finalizing external-facing business development materials such as credentials statements, pitch documents, and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and Invitations to Tender (ITT)Collaborating with BD teams, lawyers, and firm resources in gathering and compiling information for credentials statements, pitch documents, and responses to RFPsAnalyzing RFP/RFI/ITT request documents to elicit compliance requirements, instructions, evaluation criteria, and undertaking other bid management tasks such as developing bid plans and templates, and liaising with internal subject matter experts to produce high quality documentsWorking with relevant BD teams to maintain and update standard materials such as templates, content, biographies, and experience within the firm's proposal management system and databases, while ensuring that best practices in the preparation of proposal documents are maintained and shared across the departmentCoordinating with internal business development resources to ensure that business development activities are collaborative and consistentProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe'd love to hear from you if you:Display knowledge of bid team/bid environment and the ability to utilize bid management toolsPossess the ability to self-motivate and adhere to deadlinesExhibit the ability to work in a high-pressure environmentAnd have:A high school diploma or an equivalent; a bachelor's degree or an equivalent, preferablyA minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experienceA minimum of three (3) years of experience in developing and managing credentials, proposals, tenders, or other written sales tools, preferablyA minimum of two (2) years of experience at a law firm, professional services, or related industry, preferablySuccessful 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 insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).Pay Range: USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.