Manager, Client Development – Legal Directories & Rankings

Role Overview

• 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

• 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

• Health insurance
• Professional development
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements