Job Description

About the Tactical Opportunities Team

Latham & Watkins, the leading global law firm, is currently seeking an experienced analyst to work in its Tactical Opportunities team, based in London.

Tactical Opportunities is a new concept for the legal industry, blending financial and market investment research with internal firm strategy to identify industry shifts and market dislocations culminating in new business opportunities for the Firm and its clients.

Team members have prior experience in investment banking, equity research, management consulting and the legal industry, at industry-leading institutions.

With this blend of skillsets analysing a range of asset classes, sectors and jurisdictions, the team provides strategic direction to the Firm on positioning into market shifts, as well as targeted market intelligence that they present, alongside our lawyers, to current and prospective clients.

Recent areas of team focus include identifying pandemic-driven risks and recovery opportunities across a wide range of industries; active US election coverage and policy implications for global trade, Big Tech, energy and infrastructure; and monitoring geopolitical risks across global financial centres.

The team presents actively to global clients - from investment funds, including PE, Special Situations & Private Credit fund managers, to Corporates and State Enterprises, across the firm\xe2\x80\x99s platform (US, UK, Europe and Asia).

Responsibilities

The analyst\xe2\x80\x99s responsibilities will include:

• Identification of market developments & dislocations; contributing to thematic brainstorming
• Formulating views on potential commercial opportunities and risks for the clients and the firm
• Tailoring research and analysis of data-sets to produce client-ready presentations and disseminating them to internal and external clients.

You should be able to adapt your thinking and analysis to different industries and product groups as priorities shift based on market dynamics.

Excellent quantitative and strong presentation skills are important to us along with the ability to demonstrate gravitas in front of senior management, partners and clients.

While this position will be located in London, there will be occasional travel to other offices and clients across the Latham global network.

In return, we will provide you with multiple opportunities to push your thinking in new industries and regions with exposure to internal and external stakeholders across the Latham & Watkins network, whilst contributing to the success of the Firm. We offer a competitive salary as well as a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance.

Qualifications: Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or higher from a leading global institution, preferably with a finance or economics component. Experience in the legal industry is not a requirement.

Experience: Preference for candidates with one to two years of analytical experience from professional services backgrounds (e.g. financial institutions, consulting or top-tier accounting).

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the \xe2\x80\x98Apply Now\xe2\x80\x99 link.

Eligible employees can participate in Latham\xe2\x80\x99s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of global affinity groups (including LGBTQ group, multicultural group, women\xe2\x80\x99s group). These provide a platform for staff to share experiences, advice, and interests, encouraging a continued discussion on diversity.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to , equal opportunity, and enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world\'s leading law firms. 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. #LI-SR1

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