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Business Development Specialist

Latham & Watkins

Chicago, IL · Posted August 28, 2026

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About the job

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 Specialist – Markets is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development (BD) team. This role will be responsible for playing a key role across the full marketing and business development spectrum to support the Chicago and Latin America markets and work closely with the office BD team, while building a strong relationship with the local BD Manager and collaborating to support the partners, counsel, and associates in the assigned office to establish a role as a markets trusted resource. This role will be located in either our Chicago or New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

Working with local BD Managers to assist in planning, execution, and evaluation of Business Development and Marketing initiatives and business plans in our Chicago and Latin America markets

Planning and assisting with office event initiatives, cross-selling, and client-targeting initiatives as it relates to local markets

Working with various teams such as BD Core, New Business Team, Creative, Events & Sponsorships, Marketing Technology, Library & Research, Alumni, Brand & Communications, and Financial Insights & Consulting in the delivery of information on client intelligence, research, pitch information, events, and lawyer materials

Assisting in monitoring office initiatives with key account clients in the market

Acting as the go-to resource for office BD needs and support

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:

Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels

Possess the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus

Display organizational skills to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines

And have:

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in marketing, business development, office administration, or other related functions

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.

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Pay Range USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.