We are seeking a Manager, Firm Recognition to join a NYC based top law firm. This position will be hybrid, in-office/remote working schedule.
This role will co-lead the Firm Recognition team, sharing responsibility for the team’s operations, strategy, and global collaboration. The manager will oversee the submission process for legal directories including Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR. The role will lead the process for various Firm, practice and attorney award submissions and certain Firm-related surveys.
The Manager will supervise the daily activity of group personnel and ensures operating needs are met. Additionally, the manager will provide problem solving assistance and participates in large department projects requiring cross-functional coordination.
Coordinates processes for various directories submissions including, but not limited to, various Chambers guides, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation and IFLR.
Leads compilation of awards and directories submissions that are of strategic importance to the Firm.
Ensures that directories and awards results are appropriately marketed and communicated in relevant internal and external channels.
Strategizes with Firm leaders about how to best position the Firm, practices and individual partners in various submissions.
Interfaces and meets regularly with editors, publishers, and researchers of legal directories and other relevant publications to maintain relationships, negotiate pricing, stay up-to-date on tools and offerings, and update standard of practice (SOP) guidance and communication/submission templates.
Communicates frequently and proactively with partners and colleagues about current editorial guidance and how it informs submission strategies for directories, including managing client participation and related communications, staying informed on current trends, and latest guidance on formatting style and content.
Advises and assists practice leaders and partners in connection with directory and awards interviews.
Conducts research and maintains a working knowledge of priority recognition opportunities and peer involvement
Oversees the compilation of comparative rankings analyses and other directories and awards-focused research projects.
Provides regular updates to directories about new matters, promotions and other noteworthy Firm and practice developments as appropriate.
Oversees Firm practice and biography updates for various directories.
Ensures deal/matter narratives included in awards and directory submissions are vetted with relevant internal stakeholders and added to the Firm’s experience database for access by global marketing colleagues.
Collaborates effectively with other Global BDM teams on internal/external communication of recognition results, including advance coordination on social media positioning and updating practice descriptions, attorney bios and other key marketing materials.
Documents how we cooperate with each directory (send submissions, interviews, etc.) and publicize final results, and trains other team members globally on this process.
Conducts practice-specific directory comparisons.
Ensures current knowledge of Firm policies and practices relative to wider industry trends, and continued professional development for business services professionals, including appropriate use of proprietary AI tools and protocol.
Qualifications
Knowledge of law firm Marketing and Communications Demonstrated experience with leading and supervising others Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems Knowledge and implementation of the annual budget process Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing Education and Experience
Minimum of eight years of general Marketing/Communications law firm experience, three years Directories experience and one-year supervisory experience
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Knowledge of law firm Marketing and Communications Demonstrated experience with leading and supervising others Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems Knowledge and implementation of the annual budget process Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing Education and Experience
Minimum of eight years of general Marketing/Communications law firm experience, three years Directories experience and one-year supervisory experience
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