Business Development Senior Specialist - Global Litigation & Trial

About Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong. About the Role We are seeking two Business Development Senior Specialists to serve as integral members of the Global Litigation & Trial (L&T) Business Development (BD) team. Both roles will work closely with colleagues across the BD department to execute the strategies of L&T practice groups, while developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the firm’s market position, competitive landscape, client base, and litigation capabilities. The scope of each role will differ based on office location:San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Downtown Los Angeles (Global Services Office): Working closely with L&T BD Senior Managers, this role will support the full suite of L&T practices, providing broad exposure to the department’s partners, clients, and business development priorities. The Senior Specialist will contribute to high-impact initiatives spanning practice and client strategy, market and competitive intelligence, cross-practice opportunities, and efforts to grow the department’s market presence and deepen client relationships.New York or Washington, D.C.: Working closely with Practice Group Chairs and L&T BD Senior Managers, this role will support the firm’s Intellectual Property, Copyright, Privacy & Cyber, and Communications Practices, developing deep knowledge of these practices, partners, and their clients. The Senior Specialist will contribute to high-impact initiatives supporting lawyers at the forefront of emerging issues affecting AI, technology, and media companies.Please note that these roles may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include:Working directly with partners and other senior stakeholders to advance BD priorities, including preparing for and leading effective meetings, clear communication, and ensuring appropriate follow-through on agreed actionsManaging projects from planning through execution, coordinating across multidisciplinary teams of lawyers, BD colleagues, and other business services teams to drive initiatives forwardStaying abreast of developments and trends at the intersection of litigation and technology, and remaining informed of all major new clients and mattersProviding research, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationshipsSupporting the practice groups in routine analysis and reporting of practice and industry competition, market trends, internal financial information, business opportunities, and pitch activity in efforts to develop and implement internal and external strategies both globally and by regionCollaborating with lawyers, BD, and public relations teams on speaking opportunities, webinars, and other visibility initiativesDisseminating relevant sector, market, and client trends internallyProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains We’d love to hear from you if you:Possess knowledge of the litigation landscapeDemonstrate the ability to execute multiple work streams and manage priorities effectivelyDisplay the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focusAnd have:A bachelor’s degree or an equivalentA minimum of four (4) years of relevant business development experience and related analytical experience at a law firmA minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience working within litigation practice areas at a law firm Benefits & Additional Information 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 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.Please click here to view the full job description for this role.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)​. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #MidSenior #LI-OI1 Pay Range USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr. Job SummaryLocation : Location: US-CA-San FranciscoAdditional Location(s): US-CA-Redwood City | US-NY-New York | US-DC-Washington, D.C. | US-CA-Los AngelesDepartment: Business DevelopmentWork Arrangement: HybridPosted Min Pay Rate: USD $100,000.00/Yr.Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $120,000.00/Yr.Position Type: Full-TimeJob ID: 2026-6837