Legal Directories and Submissions Lead

Sector: Professional Services
Level: Manager
Location: US
Region: North America
Consultant: Matt Bailey
Salary: $160000 - $210000
Job Ref: JO-2504-5656

This elite law firm is globally recognized for its success in high-stakes litigation, disputes, and trial advocacy. With a stellar reputation for representing major corporations, financial institutions, and high-profile individuals, the firm remains at the forefront of complex litigation, white-collar defense, and international arbitration. Committed to excellence, the firm continues to invest in best-in-class business development and client development operations and is seeking a Directories and Awards Manager to join its global BD and marketing team.

Reporting directly to the Chief Business Development Officer, the Directories and Awards Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s external recognition strategy. This role is essential in enhancing the firm’s market positioning through the strategic planning, development, and execution of submissions to legal directories and industry awards, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and more.

As an integral member of the BD, client development, and marketing team, the Directories and Awards Manager will collaborate closely with practice leaders, attorneys, and partners to lead the end-to-end submissions process. This includes drafting, reviewing, and editing high-impact content, managing referee coordination, tracking timelines and deadlines, and liaising directly with external directory and award publishers. The manager will also analyze rankings outcomes to inform future strategy and provide actionable insights to the firm’s leadership.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished writer and editor, with excellent project management skills and a proven track record of leading successful legal directory and award submissions, particularly within litigation and arbitration-focused law firms. A keen eye for detail, a strategic mindset, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines are essential. Experience using tools like Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and project management platforms is preferred.

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tml Partners is an equal opportunity employer and places a high value on the strength diverse talent brings. We are open to all talent and ensure all candidates receive equal consideration for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other attribute protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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