Business Development Advisor - Content & Pitch Operations

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 The Business Development Advisor – Content & Pitch Operations is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development (BD) team. This role will be responsible for leading major content development initiatives and supporting the systems, processes, and operations that enable successful business development activities across the firm, while drafting and editing content from diverse inputs (stakeholder interviews, attorney input, prior firm materials, research), translating complex legal and business concepts into audience-appropriate materials, and expanding the library of reusable resources. This role will be located in our 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. Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include:Managing complex content-development and refresh projects from planning through delivery, coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines, balancing multiple priorities, and driving completion without formal authority Collaborating closely with partners, lawyers, BD professionals, and other senior stakeholders to gather input, resolve issues, secure approvals, and proactively communicate status, risks, and opportunities Serving as a key administrator and subject matter resource for Foundation, managing and enhancing its content, templates, taxonomies, configurations, and packet-related data to support effective pitch enablement and data integrity Leading and supporting initiatives to improve Foundation usability, content structures, workflows, reporting, and cross-functional adoption, including migrations, audits, governance, and collaboration with MarTech leadership Managing intake and prioritization of content requests, maintaining standards for content quality and governance, and driving process improvements that enhance team effectiveness and cross-functional collaborationProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe’d love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and content-development skills, with the ability to convey complex information in reader-friendly language and effectively promote and persuade in a business-to-business context within firm brand guidelines Exhibit outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, with strong executive presence and the ability to engage effectively with partners, senior stakeholders, staff, technical teams, and remote colleagues across regions and cultures Possess strong project management and organizational skills, with proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives and stakeholder groups while maintaining attention to detail, quality, and a strong customer-service focus And have:A bachelor’s degree or equivalentA minimum of six (6) years of relevant and progressively responsible business development and marketing experience in a legal or professional services environmentA minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience 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.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.Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.#LI-CD1 #MidSenior Pay Range USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr. Job SummaryLocation : Location: US-CA-Los AngelesDepartment: Business DevelopmentWork Arrangement: HybridPosted Min Pay Rate: USD $140,000.00/Yr.Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $160,000.00/Yr.Position Type: Full-TimeJob ID: 2026-10981