Latham & Watkins

Support tech industry groups in strategic business development and marketing to achieve growth goals. | Minimum 3 years business development in law or legal environment, 5 years cumulative relevant experience, bachelor's degree preferred. | 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 Senior Specialist – Tech Industry is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team. This role will be responsible for working in close collaboration with group chairs, key market leaders, and colleagues across the Business Development (BD) department to support the Tech industry groups to achieve their strategic marketing and business development goals, while developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of tech practices, market and industry expertise, client mix, matter experience, trade groups, and media. This role will be located in either our New York, Austin, Bay Area (San Francisco & Silicon Valley), or Downtown Los Angeles (GSO) offices. 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: • Employing knowledge to develop and execute strategic business development and marketing plans, acting as a “dot connector” internally • Staying abreast of developments and trends in the areas of Technology and Artificial Intelligence broadly, including providing research, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships • Supporting AI Practice stakeholders and strategic projects • Building and driving the marketing strategy for the Tech industry groups with a focus on measurable impact • Achieving fluency in our client base and supporting efforts to identify, pursue, and attain new business from new and existing clients • Aiding in the execution of cross-selling strategies, including collaborating with relevant BD teams and key partner stakeholders • Protecting 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 in-depth knowledge of the tech & AI landscape, including various players within the industry, trends, etc. • Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels • Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus And have: • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant business development experience in a law firm or legal environment, preferably • A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative relevant experience • A high school diploma or equivalent • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably 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 insurance • A generous 401k plan • 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 • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more) • Professional development programs • Employee discounts • Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff Latham & 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. Pay Range USD $100,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.

Manage and deliver knowledge assets for the M&A legal practice including drafting templates, monitoring legal developments, training, and coordinating KM projects. | JD or equivalent with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience as a practicing M&A lawyer in a leading law firm. | Join to apply for the Knowledge Management Lawyer – Company M&A (US) role at Latham & Watkins 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Knowledge Management Lawyer – Company M&A (US) role at Latham & Watkins This range is provided by Latham & Watkins. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $250,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Latham & Watkins Business Services Recruiting Specialist at Latham & Watkins About Latham & Watkins Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button. 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 The Knowledge Management (KM) Lawyer will be responsible for managing the creation, organization, and delivery of knowledge assets for the US Company M&A practice (the “Practice”), helping attorneys to work at the highest level. The KM Lawyer will support the delivery of a broad portfolio of knowledge services for the Practice, including the monitoring of legal, market, and regulatory developments, the preparation of tailored thought leadership pieces for clients, the creation of standard forms, guidance notes and training materials, and the collation and organization of precedent. This role will, ideally, be located in our New York, Chicago, or Washington, D.C. offices. However, we are also open to considering all US office locations. Please also note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Latham & Watkins has a well-established Knowledge Management team with defined career progression routes which recognize the experience our colleagues bring to their role. Whilst our expectation is that candidates will have five years or more practicing experience, we are open to candidates at all levels, including those with very significant experience in this field. Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include: Drafting and maintaining standard forms and templates and other knowledge resources Identifying, collecting, and organizing precedent and other work product for the Practice in the relevant knowledge management databases Monitoring current legal, regulatory, and market developments for the Practice, and informing attorneys and clients of these through emails, bulletins, training, or other appropriate means Supporting the team’s training program and providing substantive training to the team’s associates, as well as more general training on the knowledge management databases, and KM resources generally Coordinating and monitoring projects under the firm’s KM Initiative, working with the attorneys to bring these to fruition, and ensuring they meet the Practice’s strategic objectives Participating in external forums with members of the wider KM community and external service providers in order to keep abreast of industry developments Protecting 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 extensive knowledge of legal documents in M&A Exhibit outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal Display meticulous attention to detail And have: A J.D. or equivalent A minimum of five (5) years of relevant post-qualification experience as a practicing lawyer in a leading law firm, focused on M&A 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 insurance A generous 401k plan 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 Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more) Professional development programs Employee discounts Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff Latham & 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. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #Associate Pay Range USD $250,000.00 - USD $280,000.00 /Yr. Seniority level Seniority levelAssociate Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionLegal IndustriesLaw Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Latham & Watkins by 2x Get notified about new Company Lawyer jobs in Washington, DC . 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