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About the Role
The Business Development (BD) Manager – Private Equity is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development team, responsible for supporting the practice’s growth strategy and client service. This role involves working closely with partners on client management, opportunity targeting, event strategy, thought leadership, and other projects, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying new market opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Developing a comprehensive understanding of lawyers and clients to drive strategic priorities, including client engagement and relationship building.
- Providing research, analysis, and reporting to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships.
- Playing an active role in the integration of lateral partners and the development of junior partners.
- Collaborating with lawyers, Business Development and Brand & Communications teams on speaking opportunities, seminars, sponsorships, webinars, and other visibility initiatives.
- Identifying unique or compelling thought leadership opportunities (e.g., client alerts/publications, webcasts/seminars) and overseeing their implementation and execution.
- Developing a systematic and strategic approach for disseminating passes to practice groups sponsoring conferences/organisations.
Requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of core marketing principles including internal communications, public relations, seminar/event planning, branding, market research, competitive intelligence, credentials and RFP response preparation.
- Exhibit excellent leadership skills (i.e., organising, planning, problem-solving and decision-making), as well as a proactive, results-driven approach to achieve business development and practice development goals, ensuring the highest level of service and support for clients, partners, and practice.
- Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm.
- Relevant business development and marketing experience within the Private Equity sector, gained in a law firm, professional services, or private equity environment.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Skills
- Marketing principles
- Internal communications
- Public relations
- Seminar/event planning
- Branding
- Market research
- Competitive intelligence
- Credentials
- RFP response preparation
- Leadership
- Organising
- Planning
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- In-office
Experience Level
- MidSenior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Benefits
- Generous total compensation package with bonuses
- Health insurance
- Group income protection
- Life assurance
- Pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer.
- The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.