Manager, Client Development – Legal Directories & Rankings

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Manager leading submission content strategy for legal directories at Simpson Thacher. Collaborating with partners and CDE leads to enhance brand recognition and rankings.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Elevate the Firm’s directories content strategy
Own STB’s full directory calendar end-to-end
Serve as the primary connective layer between CDE’s practice-aligned leads and the submissions process
Partner directly with STB partners to develop matter narratives
Manage researcher interview process for select submissions
Build and maintain a centralized matter and best practices database
Track and benchmark the Firm’s rankings using Chambers’ BI tool
Advise and train CDE colleagues and partners on how directories work
Coordinate with STB’s communications function on results announcements

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–8 years of legal marketing, BD, or directory submission experience strongly preferred
In-depth familiarity with Chambers, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, IFLR and Law Business Research (LBR) methodologies
Exceptional writer capable of turning complex matters into clear narratives
Good judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong project management skills
Familiarity with PE, M&A, private credit and finance deal structures is an advantage
Education: Bachelor's degree required; JD a plus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal marketingdirectory submissionproject managementwritingcritical thinkingproblem-solvingdata analysis

Soft Skills

good judgmentcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeJD