Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Client Coordinator

• Collaborate with Litigation CDE team and broad CDE team
• Maintain website content and Client Development materials
• Support promotional marketing materials
• Manage data for the Firm’s CRM system
• Assist with Firm-sponsored events and presentations

Coordinator, Client Development – Litigation

• Support planning, tracking and execution of West Coast events
• Coordinate client pitches, proposals, presentations and RFP responses
• Conduct market, industry and client research
• Maintain website content and update lawyer biographies

Client Development Coordinator

Attorney

• Coordinate with the Knowledge & Innovation Department and practice group attorneys to develop and implement solutions and best practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group
• Work with other business support teams (e.g., Finance, Applied Analytics) to capitalize on opportunities to leverage data to drive strategic decision making and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Practice Group
• Identify and validate pain points and map them to viable AI-driven use cases, particularly where AI support could improve efficiency, clarity or speed of execution
• Identify, evaluate, and advocate for innovative, AI-based legal technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and client service
• Assist the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group in adopting AI-enabled workflows through proactive outreach and hands-on support
• Prepare and deliver presentations and trainings related to creative and practical uses for AI in Energy & Infrastructure
• Develop and maintain practice resources, including precedents, templates, guides and other “know-how” materials and ensure resources are readily accessible on the Firm’s intranet and other content sharing platforms
• Identify and implement processes for capturing relevant business and matter data in the Firm’s experience management database
• Work with practicing attorneys to determine which matters should be profiled and identify matter attributes and data points that should be tracked
• Design and maintain highly visual reports and dashboards that surface insights into business and matter data for internal audiences and client presentations
• Assist Client Development & Engagement in preparation of pitch-books and relevant materials for business development
• Monitor and disseminate information relating to client preferences and compliance protocols and ensure that client specific information is disseminated to associates
• Work with firm’s Legal Training and Development team to identify practice-related training needs; assist in the creation of materials for group trainings and CLE programs
• Mentor associates by providing them with best practices and assisting them in locating practice-related knowledge resources and documents
• Collaborate and coordinate with other professional staff and departments of the Firm to improve content, procedures and communications to ensure seamless support for the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group.

Knowledge Management Lawyer – Energy & Infrastructure

Manager

• Establish the Firm’s New Business Proposals function by designing and implementing foundational processes, tools, templates, governance, and operating procedures that support efficient, high-quality proposal execution.
• Build and organize reusable proposal content, matter descriptions, credentials language, and response libraries; identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce duplication, and improve consistency across submissions.
• Develop practical guidance and repeatable approaches for working with attorneys and professional staff, helping to define roles, expectations, and best practices in the proposal development process.
• Lead the preparation and production of RFPs, RFIs and surveys, ensuring submissions are clear, accurate and aligned with Firm standards.
• Draft, edit and refine proposal content using internal resources, databases and materials from across the Firm to craft compelling responses.
• Work closely with key CDE colleagues, attorneys, knowledge managers, and Finance to gather insights and tailor proposal materials to client needs.
• Lead proposal timelines, track deliverables and help keep attorneys, practice group teams and cross-functional teams organized to meet deadlines.
• Lead the creation of and format proposal drafts using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and client submission portals.
• Maintain proposal tracking and reporting using Microsoft Excel, SharePoint and Salesforce (CRM).
• Collaborate with Finance to gather billing rates, fee proposals, and address client fee inquiries.
• Lead the creation of and maintain proposal tracking systems and databases that support business development initiatives across the Firm.
• Leverage technology that can increase efficiency and enrich responses. Work with relevant AI tools to improve and enhance deliverables.

Manager, New Business Proposals

Client Partner

• Collaborate with the CDE team, Partners, and select client teams in implementing business development strategies and action plans
• Support cross-practice collaboration Banking and Credit and respective adjacent practices and industry teams (e.g., Private Equity, Energy & Infrastructure, Funds, M&A, Restructuring, Litigation and Regulatory) to amplify Firmwide relevance
• Identify, prioritize, and pursue high-potential client and sector opportunities across the financial and private equity ecosystems
• Support Partners and other firm administrative departments with presentation development, pitches and responses to RFPs for new business, and internal presentations and varied practice management duties
• Liaise with CDE team members and Partners to prepare and maintain up-to-date practice descriptions, capability statements, engagement lists, competitive intelligence and other business development materials
• Manage and oversee the development and writing of marketing materials; assist Partners with market research, copywriting, editing of materials
• Work with CDE team members to accurately maintain the Firm's engagement database and deals and case experience across all channels, as well as other operations and systems
• Manage and oversee practice and client events, independently or collaboratively, including strategically developing agendas and panels with partners, working with speakers and implementing/overseeing logistics
• Coordinate the development, maintenance and production of marketing brochures, experience lists, and other materials promoting the Firm’s practices and Partners both in print and on the Firm’s website
• Prepare or oversee preparation and management of directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories and publications
• Collaborate with senior CDE team members and the Firm’s public relations resources to support public relations efforts including key corporate events, such as speaking engagements, business association networking, writing opportunities, and media events
• Mentorship of junior BD team members; participate in onboarding and training of junior BD team members; project manage and review various workstreams; mentor and help to set goals and professional milestones
• Manage CDE projects and other Firm initiatives
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Manager, Client Development – Capital Markets, Banking and Credit

• Collaborate with the Client Development & Engagement team and Partners in implementing business development strategies and action plans for the M&A practice and select industry groups
• Support Partners and other firm administrative departments with presentation development, pitches and responses to RFPs for new business, and internal presentations and varied practice management duties
• Collaborate with Senior Client Development & Engagement team members and the Communications team to support profile raising initiatives and other PR/communications-related initiatives, including key corporate events such as speaking engagements, business association networking, writing opportunities and media events
• Liaise with Client Development & Engagement team members and Partners to develop and maintain up-to-date practice descriptions, capability statements, engagement lists and other business development materials
• Assist with and oversee competitive intelligence, industry and market trends and research, as well as analysis of clients and potential clients
• Prepare and oversee management of directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories and publications
• Manage and oversee client events, independently or collaboratively, including program development, participant coordination and logistics
• Work with Client Development & Engagement team members to accurately maintain the Firm's engagement database and deals and case experience across all channels, as well as other operations and systems
• Management of junior team members; participate in onboarding and training of junior team members; project manage and review various workstreams; mentor and help to set goals and professional milestones
• Perform and manage projects, other duties and initiatives as assigned, including dedicated support for the Firm's client teams initiative and other priority client initiatives.

Manager, Client Development – Mergers & Acquisitions

Digital Marketing

• Promote and develop content marketing initiatives through publications, digital events, podcasts and video marketing
• Support events team by managing technical elements of event lifecycle
• Manage the Firm’s email marketing platform
• Develop and maintain distribution lists

Digital Marketing Specialist

• Respond to partner conflict inquiries on a firm-wide basis; interface with partners and associates to confirm the status of existing or pending transactions and resolve identified conflict issues
• Manage conflict research processes and procedures to ensure that all potential conflicts are quickly and accurately identified and resolved
• Develop and maintain knowledge of conflicts rules in all relevant jurisdictions and relating to all firm practice areas
• Advise attorneys on rules of professional conduct and assist in adherence to such rules and firm policies
• Draft, review and coordinate client engagement and conflict waiver letters
• Review and negotiate revisions to clients’ outside counsel guidelines regarding conflicts of interest
• Assist Business Development with client and prospective client RFIs and RFPs relating to conflicts of interest
• Draft and communicate firm policies and procedures relating to conflicts of interest
• Train firm personnel in conflicts and legal ethics, including presenting ethics CLEs
• Determine the need for, establish and maintain formal ethical screens
• Perform other functions relating to conflicts and legal ethics as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Senior Conflicts Attorney

Communications

• Develop and execute communications and visibility strategies in partnership with senior Communications team members, including press releases, website content, and related efforts highlighting Firm developments, capabilities, transactions and litigation victories.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to elevate the profile of Firm practices and partners through media engagement, thought leadership campaigns, and media commentary; prepare related messaging and background materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media outlets and contacts and facilitate the cultivation of media relationships for priority partners.
• Develop strategy and execution for contributed content and digital channels, including bylined articles, website updates (partner biographies, practice content), and LinkedIn content in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Support Firm positioning through awards and market intelligence, assisting in awards and survey strategy and preparation, monitoring industry media and newswires, and providing competitive intelligence on peer‑firm activity.
• Support Communications and Client Development and Engagement Department initiatives and operations, including in the development of marketing and promotional materials, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to broader Firm projects, policies, and processes.

Senior Manager, Communications

Full-stack Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain custom software solutions supporting Knowledge & Innovation initiatives
• Build custom applications for attorneys and Professional Staff
• Own and evolve the team's engineering infrastructure: CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, infrastructure-as-code, and development environment tooling
• Contribute to the development of AI-powered tools — including retrieval-augmented systems, document analysis platforms, search tools, and workflow automation

Senior Software Engineer

Artificial Intelligence

• Lead defined AI enablement and adoption workstreams, helping move initiatives from concept and pilot stages into practical, scalable solutions for lawyers and business professionals across the Firm.
• Help execute the Firm’s AI outreach, engagement and adoption plans in coordination with Knowledge & Innovation, Legal Talent, IT, the Office of the General Counsel, Information Governance, Client Development and Engagement and other relevant functions.
• Develop and maintain deep subject matter expertise of the Firm’s AI platforms, related workflows and user needs, serving as a go-to resource and trusted authority on tool capabilities, configurations and best practices.
• Conduct outreach to active and advanced users of the Firm’s AI tools to understand what is working well, where friction points remain and what enhancements may improve user experience and adoption.
• Gather, clarify and prioritize user feedback, usage trends and emerging AI use cases, and translate those insights into practical recommendations for platform configuration, internal development priorities, training improvements and vendor discussions.
• Assist in the review and evaluation of new AI applications, features and service offerings for functional viability and fit with Firm needs.
• Coordinate with project managers, data scientists, software developers, data engineers, knowledge management lawyers, practice solutions professionals and other teams to move concepts into workable solutions.
• Develop and maintain user-facing training materials, reference guides and best practices for Firm AI tools, as well as internal documentation and processes to support consistent knowledge sharing and operational efficiency across the team.
• Deliver trainings, walkthroughs, office hours and other enablement sessions on the effective and responsible use of Firm AI solutions, tailoring content and approach to diverse audience levels.
• Provide ongoing functional support to users, respond to requests for assistance and help resolve more complex issues through coordination with internal teams and external vendors, as appropriate.
• Support pilot programs, phased rollouts and post-launch adoption efforts by collecting feedback, identifying issues and recommending improvements.
• Help develop and refine communication, onboarding and change management approaches to encourage adoption and sustained use across different user groups.
• Help determine, track and analyze key performance indicators and other metrics relating to platform adoption, engagement, user satisfaction and impact, and report insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with external vendors to track, evaluate and manage product feature releases, coordinate internal testing and readiness efforts and ensure new capabilities are effectively communicated and deployed across the Firm.
• Work closely with the Office of the General Counsel, Information Governance and other relevant stakeholders to support compliant, ethical and responsible use of AI tools in accordance with Firm guidance.
• Stay current on developments in generative AI, natural language processing, information retrieval and related legal technology markets, and identify trends and opportunities relevant to the Firm.
• Handle projects on request under the direction of the Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer, the Director of Applied Analytics + AI, the Associate Director of AI Enablement + Adoption and other executive staff.

AI Enablement, Adoption Analyst

• Build and lead a comprehensive internal communications program for the global Firm
• Establish an internal communications infrastructure, channels and content to foster connectivity and knowledge sharing
• Partner with the Chief of Staff to develop programs that strengthen engagement and support organizational change
• Develop communication approaches that reflect the needs of different audiences
• Balance information sharing with confidentiality and information security concerns

Senior Manager, Internal Communications

Events

• Organize, coordinate and support execution of Firm-sponsored events, with a focus on regional events, of all sizes and formats, from planning and development to execution and post-event follow-up, working in collaboration with Client Development & Engagement (CDE) and Events Team colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and provide logistical event support including, but not limited to, venue and vendor research, site inspections, invitation design, development of invitation lists and mailings, menu selection, décor, staffing and promotional items in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison between Office of General Counsel, internal stakeholders and third parties to ensure seamless contracting process for venues, caterers and other vendors and suppliers by maintaining version control, monitoring deadlines, requesting status updates and ensuring all parties’ requests are clearly communicated and thoroughly reviewed.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with restaurants, caterers, hotels and other events-related service providers.
• Keep abreast of new restaurant openings as well as restaurant closings and any changes in ratings.
• Track expenses and approvals during planning process, review and process invoices and assist with post-event reconciliation and ROI to ensure events remain in line with budget provided by event stakeholders.
• Work with key stakeholders to execute event protocol, ensuring an exceptional standard of delivery, service and attention to detail.
• Research ways to optimize the event planning process (e.g., leveraging new event technology, identifying ways to improve attendee experience, analyzing event success, determining creative and cost-effective approaches)
• Partner closely and effectively with other colleagues in Client Development & Engagement, Events, Marketing Technology, Communications and Administration to monitor progress of each event to ensure checkpoints and objectives are achieved.
• Maintain and ensure the integrity of the Firm’s CRM by adding and updating event-related information.
• Coordinate and execute Bay Area-based client holiday gifting program in partnership with the West Coast CDE and Events teams, including supporting selection and sourcing of thoughtful gifts consistent with Firm standards; ensuring timely ordering and delivery, accounting for West Coast timelines and holiday shipping deadlines; coordinating internally to avoid duplicate gifting and ensure a seamless experience across teams; and logging all gifts and recipients for internal tracking, compliance and CRM purposes.
• Support other Firm initiatives as needed.
• Work with stakeholders in other departments and in other offices, as needed.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Events Coordinator

Project Manager

• Direct large-scale, complex projects that may involve multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Define, create, estimate, and execute project plans for project, portfolio and product prioritization and implementation
• Evaluate trade-offs between project size and complexity, cost, urgency, risk and stakeholder value
• Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria
• Build, lead and mentor multiple project teams throughout project lifecycles
• Monitor and enforce on-site schedules, milestones and vendor accountability
• Create risk mitigation strategies to anticipate, assess and resolve project risks as they are encountered
• Ensure all projects adhere to project methodology compliance standards set by the Firm
• Prepare project status reports and present project performance updates to relevant business stakeholders
• Define and track project milestones while developing, maintaining and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan
• Ensure all projects meet success parameters and ROI targets stated in the business case
• Establish project management standards and distribute among the IT Department
• Highlight project challenges to the Associate Director, PMO
• Manage projects, using aforementioned project management standards, as assigned by the Associate Director, PMO
• Act as IT liaison providing support to the professional departments at the Firm

Project Manager – PMO

Research Scientist

• Summarizing and distributing timely legal and policy news coverage impacting client investigations
• Tracking congressional member and committee activity
• Producing comprehensive research on congressional scrutiny towards clients
• Actively participating in weekly team meetings