Simpson Thacher
Manager,ClientDevelopmentLegalDirectories&Rankings
“Manager, Client Development - Legal Directories & Rankings at Simpson Thacher. Skills: Legal directories, Rankings strategy, Content strategy, Client development. Elevate directories content strategy. Build brand recognition”
What You'll Achieve.
Showcase Firm's experience; Deepen directories relationships; Deepen rankings relationships; Drive strategic growth; Reflect leading market position; Meet high standard of excellence
Industry & Context.
Problem solve; Critical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6-8 years legal marketing experience, 6-8 years BD experience, 6-8 years directory submission experience, In-depth familiarity with Chambers, In-depth familiarity with Legal 500, In-depth familiarity with Benchmark Litigation, In-depth familiarity with IFLR, In-depth familiarity with Law Business Research, Exceptional writer, Good judgment, Critical thinking, Ability to problem solve, Project manager, Credible and low-ego, Advanced proficiency in internet research
Nice to Have
Familiarity with PE deal structures, Familiarity with M&A deal structures, Familiarity with funds deal structures, Familiarity with private credit deal structures, Familiarity with finance deal structures, Familiarity with complex commercial disputes, Familiarity with securities disputes, Familiarity with antitrust disputes, Familiarity with white collar disputes, Experience working in matrixed BD organization, Experience working in matrixed marketing organization, JD a plus
What You'll Do.
Elevate directories content strategy
Build brand recognition
Contribute to growth strategy
Own directory calendar
Manage submission drafts
Manage referee outreach
Manage researcher interviews
Serve as connective layer
Translate matter flow
Translate client relationships
Translate market narratives
Develop matter narratives
Surface client referees
Manage researcher interview process
Prepare partners for calls
Attend researcher interviews
Document interview outcomes
Build matter database
Maintain best practices database
Integrate database with CDE corpus
Integrate database with CRM
Track Firm's rankings
Benchmark Firm's rankings
Benchmark competitors' rankings
Advise CDE colleagues
Coordinate results announcements
Coordinate internal visibility
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Senior attorneys; CDE leaders; Practice group CDE leads; Communications function; Client teams; Partner relationships; CDE team; Practice teams; Firmwide departments
Communication Scope
Matter narratives; Results reporting
Process & Methodology
Project management, High-volume calendar management
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