Business Development Specialist

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.  

The Business Development (BD) Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team. Located in Singapore, this role will be responsible for supporting the full spectrum of marketing and business development activities in Asia. The successful candidate will work closely with all other members of the regional BD team to support the continued growth and success of the Firm’s practice in Asia.

 Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

About the team

In Asia, Latham has a fully integrated regional Business Development team with every team member working across multiple offices, giving them a truly regional and broad perspective of our business. Our BD leadership team spends significant time finding opportunities for team members to learn, grow and evolve as professionals and we pride ourselves in having built a structure to support the advancement of each colleague in tandem with the business.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Working with regional BD Managers to assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of Business Development and Marketing initiatives and business plans
• Providing research, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
• Collaborating with regional and global colleagues to access their expertise and support, ranging from brand and communications, events and e-marketing to our dedicated new business team who lead on the production of pitch books, presentations and responses to RFI’s and RFP’s
• Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of practice, market and industry expertise, client mix, matter experience, trade groups, and media
• Acting as the go-to resource for regional BD needs and support

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment, with a customer-service focus

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in marketing, business development, office administration, and/or other related functions

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:

• Insurance
• Confidential Counseling & Coaching
• Family Building Benefits & Resources
• Well-Being programs
• And more!
  

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

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