Pitch Consultant (12m Fixed Term Contract) in Central London

Company description:

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.

Job description:

The Pitch Consultant is an integral part of Lathams Business Development team. This role will be responsible for working closely with Business Development (\”BD\”) teams and partners to develop and deliver high-quality proposal documents, while drafting, editing, and finalizing external-facing Business Development materials such as credentials statements, pitch documents, and response to RFPs. This role will be located in our London office and offered on a twelve-month fixed term contract. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Conducting information gathering sessions with relevant BD teams and partners to clarify requirements, client needs, and approach
• Leading kick-off meetings to establish messaging, key milestones, and the core team
• Collaborating with BD teams, lawyers, and firm resources in gathering and compiling information for credentials statements, pitch documents, and response to RFPs
• Analysing pitch request documents to elicit compliance requirements, instructions, and evaluation criteria; undertaking other response management tasks
• Collaborating with other administrative functions within the firm, including the Finance team, Pricing team, Compliance team, and the General Counsels office to ensure alignment and sharing of relevant information

Required profile:

Wed love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge of pitch processes and the ability to utilize pitch management tools
• Display the ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
• Possess the ability to work in a high-pressure environment and use critical and analytical thinking skills

And have:

• A Bachelors degree, preferably
• Experience managing and leading strategic initiatives with a focus on developing and managing credentials, proposals, tenders, or other written sales tools, as well as developing successful BD strategies and winning proposals
• Experience in a legal, financial services, or professional services environment or an organization operating in the assigned sectors (where applicable)

What we offer:

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 Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

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), colour, 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.